The Latest Breaking News from Pat Symonds

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.

Autosport · Dec 7, 2023

Teams and FIA to discuss F1 cockpit heat issue in next technical meeting

The TAC is the forum where future rules are discussed by the 10 team technical directors and the governing body, with F1’s technical chief Pat Symonds also contributing.

Autosport · Oct 21, 2023

The biggest incidents of F1 cheating: Spygate, Crashgate and more

Formula 1 is populated by drivers and teams alike who revel in the competitive aspect, and will do whatever it takes to win.

Autosport · Aug 4, 2023

F1 penalties: What penalties can drivers receive and how do they get banned?

Just like in any other sport, in Formula 1 if drivers don’t follow the rules set out by the FIA, then they can be penalised for it.

Autosport · Mar 30, 2023

F1’s sustainable fuel switch will trigger fire safety rethink

As part of its push to hit a net carbon zero target by 2030, F1 is introducing all-new engines that will run of sustainable fuel when the current rules formula ends after 2025.

Motorsport · Mar 15, 2023

F1 confident it can prevent expensive lab spending war on sustainable fuel

F1 is pushing ahead in abandoning fossil-based products from 2026, as it makes the commitment for cars to be fuelled by 100% sustainable fuel.

Autosport · Mar 14, 2023

What F1's fan car thoughts say about the quest for better racing

The recent revelation that Formula 1 chiefs briefly evaluated the idea of fan cars being part of a new rules set from 2026 was fascinating on two levels.

Motorsport · Feb 2, 2023

Why F1 considered reintroducing 'fan car' aerodynamics for 2026

The recent revelation that Formula 1 chiefs briefly evaluated the idea of fan cars being part of a new rules set from 2026 was fascinating on two levels.

Autosport · Feb 1, 2023

Michael Schumacher's former F1 race engineer spills secrets including "unstable car" claim

Pat Symonds, now one of F1's top bosses, worked with Schumacher, Ayrton Senna and Fernando Alonso in the past, and has been giving inside information about those icons of the sport

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2023

F1 explains plan for active aero to improve racing for 2026

Formula 1 is looking at using active aerodynamics under the 2026 technical regulations to make up for the downforce lost when behind another car to improve following performance.

Autosport · Jan 20, 2023