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Behind the factors making F1's 2026 engine rules a major political battleground

In Bahrain, the focus in the Formula 1 paddock was a high-level meeting about the future engine formula and the 2026 regulations. The meeting was held after a media session with Nikolas Tombazis in China, in which the director of the FIA's single-seater commission raised two major questions.

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The factors that make F1's 2026 engine rules a major political battleground

In Bahrain, many in the Formula 1 paddock were focused on a high-level meeting about the future engine formula and the 2026 regulations. The meeting was held after a media session with Nikolas Tombazis in China, in which the director of the FIA's single-seater commission raised two major questions.

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Green Grids: McLaren's F1 blueprint for eco-friendly cars

McLaren has collaborated with Deloitte and the FIA to produce a handbook aimed at improving sustainability practices in the design and build of Formula 1 cars.

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McLaren, Deloitte and FIA to circulate sustainability handbook to F1 teams

McLaren has collaborated with Deloitte and the FIA to produce a handbook aimed at improving sustainability practices in the design and build of Formula 1 cars.

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F1 engine manufacturers set for Bahrain meeting with the FIA over V10 return

The FIA has scheduled a meeting with Formula 1’s engine manufacturers to discuss the potential return of the V10 power unit, sources have confirmed to Motorsport.com.

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FIA plans Bahrain meeting with engine manufacturers over potential F1 V10 return

The FIA has scheduled a meeting with Formula 1’s engine manufacturers to discuss the potential return of the V10 power unit, sources have confirmed to Autosport.

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Why the FIA is confident the F1 flexi-wing saga isn't yet over

The FIA has given a further clarification over its decision to keep tightening Formula 1's rear wing deflection tests, and defended the delay of its stricter front wing tests until the Spanish Grand Prix.

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Why the FIA can't be too confident F1's flexi-wing saga is over

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How the prospect of V10s has triggered a complex debate on F1's future

Like many things in the modern world, it all started with a social media post.

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How V10s are becoming F1’s main political battleground

Like many things in the modern world, it all started with a social media post.

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FIA considering 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.

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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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