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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.

Autosport

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.

Motorsport

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…

Motorsport

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.

Motorsport

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.

Autosport

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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Will the new F1 2026 cars really deliver better racing?

Formula 1 has had its fair share of scare stories about the new 2026 car rules. From concerns about 'Frankenstein' machines, to drivers needing to change down gears on the straights, and then alarm at some simulator tests where cars were spinning out on the straights, it has not been…

Autosport

Exclusive: F1 in livery push for 2025 to make all cars look different

Early season feedback from television images, especially in the night races, has highlighted the fact that it has become hard to distinguish some of the cars from certain angles.

Autosport

Exclusive: F1 in livery push for 2025 to make cars look all different

Early season feedback from television images, especially in the night races, has highlighted the fact that it has become hard to distinguish some of the cars from certain angles.

Motorsport

F1 abandons rain wheel cover idea after latest test

Ferrari recently helped the FIA with the evaluation of a more complete wheel guard concept during runs at Fiorano to see if it could help reduce spray.

Autosport

F1 eyes lightweight halo from 2026

As F1 moves towards its all-new rules era with revamped turbo hybrid engines, motor racing’s governing body has laid out ambitious plans for a change of car concept too.

Autosport

Ferrari trials more aggressive F1 spray guards in Fiorano FIA test

Photos from the test showed Charles Leclerc's brother Arthur driving the 2023 Ferrari SF-75 with fully covered front and rear full-wet tyres. The guards include two holes in front but are fully covered at the back.

Autosport

F1 news: Williams sign new Mercedes engine agreement; FIA chiefs depart

Fresh 2030 deal signed between teams

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Technical director Tim Goss latest key F1 figure to leave FIA

The news comes in the wake of the resignation of sporting director Steve Nielsen last month, with both men having played key roles in the organisation.

Motorsport

F1’s engine future will be driven by road relevance, says FIA

F1 has committed itself in the next rules cycle from 2026 to turbo hybrid power units that will run on fully sustainable fuel.

Motorsport

FIA wants to avoid weight “haggling” with F1 2026 rules

One of the criticisms of the current ground effect machines is that they are far too heavy – with the current minimum weight limit being set at 798kg.

Autosport

FIA doesn’t see need to intervene over bump-induced F1 crashes

Accidents suffered by Lando Norris in the Las Vegas Grand Prix and Carlos Sainz in Abu Dhabi GP practice were both triggered by the cars hitting bumps on the track.

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FIA seeks zero notice F1 factory inspections

As F1’s regulations have got ever more complicated, there are now a number of restrictions that teams face in terms of the way they can operate things at their own bases.

Motorsport

Revealed: The FIA's plans for "nimble" 2026 F1 cars and moveable aero

Central to the changes are new power unit regulations, with a move to fully sustainable fuel and tweaked turbo-hybrids, eradicating the MGU-H, having brought Audi in and convinced Honda to do a U-turn on leaving.

Autosport

F1, FIA and Extreme H reveal plans for hydrogen working group

The parties will evaluate how hydrogen technology - including both battery systems and fuel cells - can be used across motorsport, with a focus on increasing the sustainability credentials of transport and infrastructure.

Motorsport

FIA plans fresh guidance on F1 team collaborations

There has been an increased focus on teams working together over recent weeks off the back of dramatic improvements that AlphaTauri made thanks to its closer ties to Red Bull.

Motorsport

F1’s wheel cover tests to resume next year after teams seek delay

The FIA has been evaluating ways of adding covers to wheels in rainy conditions to help minimise spray being thrown up, which can severely restrict visibility.

Autosport

FIA will wait until 2026 to act on F1’s outwash 'loopholes'

F1’s move to the current ground-effect rules set in 2022 was prompted by a desire to allow cars to follow much closer to each other.

Motorsport

FIA will wait until 2026 to act on F1’s outwash ‘loopholes’

F1’s move to the current ground-effect rules set in 2022 was prompted by a desire to allow cars to follow much closer to each other.

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