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FIA considers F1 V10 return, doesn't rule out scrapping 2026 engines

The FIA has confirmed it is seriously evaluating a range of future engine scenarios in Formula 1, including a potential return to V10 power units running on fully sustainable fuels. According to FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis, discussions remain at an early stage, but no options are off the table…

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FIA claims new department will lead to "more professional" officials amid teams unease

The FIA says its new officials department will lead to a "more professional" governing body in the future amid unease from Formula 1 teams over steward consistency.

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FIA explains why it feels driver criticism on F1 fines is overblown

The FIA has countered criticism from Formula 1 drivers on how it spends the money generated by fines.

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FIA approves driver cooling kits from 2025 in F1

The FIA's Formula 1 Commission has approved the introduction of driver cooling kits for the 2025 season, to be used in extreme heat conditions.

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FIA factory investigation clears Red Bull over front bib allegations

A detailed investigation by FIA staff who visited Red Bull's Milton Keynes factory has concluded that the squad did not use its controversial front bib adjuster in an illegal manner, Autosport can reveal.

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FIA probing water cooling F1 tyre trick after Red Bull concern

Formula 1’s latest technical controversy has erupted at the Brazilian Grand Prix amid suspicions that some teams have allegedly used water to cool their tyres from the inside.

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Wolff labels Red Bull bib device "outrageous", laughs at "Bugs Bunny" tool

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has slammed Red Bull’s front bib adjustment device as “outrageous”, as he suggested the FIA may yet look further into the matter.

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Wolff labels Red Bull bib device "outrageous", laughs at 'Bugs Bunny' tool

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has slammed Red Bull Racing's front bib adjustment device as "outrageous", as he suggested the FIA may yet look further into the matter.

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McLaren not alone in making rear wing changes after FIA's slot-gap tricks response

The FIA has revealed several Formula 1 teams were forced to make changes to their rear wings for the United States Grand Prix amid efforts to eradicate slot-gap trickery.

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F1's 2026 cars now two seconds faster after rule tweaks

Formula 1’s planned 2026 cars are now about two seconds per lap faster as the result of regulation changes made by teams and the FIA.

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F1’s 2026 cars now two seconds faster after rule tweaks

Formula 1’s planned 2026 cars are now about two seconds per lap faster as the result of regulation changes made by teams and the FIA.

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FIA says Red Bull bib adjuster case is now closed

The FIA considers the matter surrounding Red Bull’s front bib adjuster now closed in its opinion, as it rules out a wider investigation.

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Red Bull bib adjuster case is now closed, FIA says

The FIA says the matter surrounding Red Bull’s front bib adjuster is now closed in its opinion, as it rules out a wider investigation.

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FIA introduces salary offset for Audi in 2026 F1 cost cap

The FIA has introduced a cost cap offset in Formula 1's 2026 financial regulations, due to the Sauber team's higher salaries in Switzerland.

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FIA inspecting front bib adjusters on more F1 cars in Austin

The FIA is inspecting front bib adjusters on various Formula 1 cars at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix, following the suspicions that Red Bull may have been using the device in parc ferme.

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FIA inspecting front bib adjusters on additional F1 cars at US GP

The FIA is inspecting front bib adjusters on various Formula 1 cars at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix, following suspicions that Red Bull may have been using the device in parc ferme.

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Ferrari and Red Bull set for FIA talks amid fresh McLaren/Mercedes flexi-wing intrigue

Ferrari and Red Bull want clarification from the FIA about how far flexi-wings can be exploited in F1, amid fresh intrigue over the designs of McLaren and Mercedes.

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Overtaking and safety – why F3’s new car has a sense of the familiar

F3 has raced with the Dallara F3 2019 since its formation in that year, bringing together GP3 and the Formula 3 European Championship.

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FIA explains laser scanning system for F1 car scrutineering

Following the move to ground effect cars in the major aerodynamic rules reset the championship implemented for 2022, the FIA introduced a new scrutineering process to aid with checking the designs the teams run each weekend with the information they have supplied ahead of each race event.

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Exclusive: FIA to use new video checks for F1 flexi-wing tricks at Belgian GP

Selected Formula 1 teams will have to fit new video cameras for practice at the Belgian Grand Prix as part of an FIA investigation into flexi-wing tricks, Motorsport.com can reveal.

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Exclusive: FIA to use new video checks for F1 flexi wing tricks at Belgian GP

Selected Formula 1 teams will have to fit new video cameras for practice at the Belgian Grand Prix as part of an FIA investigation into flexi wings tricks, Autosport can reveal.

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FIA warned the "ship has sailed" for F1 2026 engine tweaks

Amid the backdrop of the FIA admitting that its draft 2026 technical rules are going to need refining to make cars faster, one possibility that has emerged to help things is tweaking the engines. As part of a push to secure the headline 50-50 split of power input from the ICE and…

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Norris warns F1 won't be as excitingly close with 2026 new rules

On a weekend when the FIA’s plans for the rules revolution coming in 2026 have been put under the spotlight because of concerns about car performance, Norris has said there could be another consequence too.

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FIA open to changes amid team fears over F1 2026 rules

In the wake of the FIA issuing its outline plans for the 2026 rules revamp earlier this week, a number of teams have expressed fears about numerous aspects of what is on the table.

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Will the new F1 2026 cars really deliver better racing after early fears?

Formula 1 has had its fair share of scare stories about the new 2026 car rules.

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