The Latest Breaking News from Steve Nielsen

First FIA CEO Robyn announces departure

Robyn was appointed to her role in November 2022 as part of a bid by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to reform the management structure of the organisation.

Autosport · May 8, 2024

First FIA CEO Natalie Robyn announces departure

Robyn was appointed to her role in November 2022 as part of a bid by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to reform the management structure of the organisation.

Motorsport · May 8, 2024

Former FIA sporting director Nielsen returns to F1 in consultancy role

Nielsen is present in the Bahrain paddock wearing an F1 shirt, although he does not have an official full-time title.

Motorsport · Feb 22, 2024

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

Fresh 2030 deal signed between teams

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2024

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.

Autosport · Jan 8, 2024

Ben Sulayem’s mishaps and meddling leave F1 asking if FIA is fit for purpose

Resignations of Steve Nielsen and Deborah Mayer, plus the Wolff investigation, have left a distrust and conflict in the sport

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2023

Why F1 drivers were annoyed by FIA communications over Pirelli Qatar saga

The governing body also explained that remedial steps had already been taken, and that in effect what could have been a crisis was already under control.

Autosport · Oct 8, 2023

Why F1 remains miles away from "perfect calendar"

As China returns to the calendar after years of COVID-related delays, F1 finally has achieved its record-breaking 24-race schedule, the maximum currently allowed under F1 and the FIA's commercial agreements.

Motorsport · Jul 6, 2023

Max Verstappen confusion prompts FIA to change F1 points system rules

The rules dictating what happens when an F1 race is shortened were so vague that even Verstappen didn't know that he had done enough to be crowned champion in Japan last year

Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2023

F1 to change shortened-race points rule after Verstappen title confusion

The FIA plans to change the rules regarding points handed out for shortened Formula 1 races following the confusion that marred last year's Japanese Grand Prix.

Motorsport · Jan 24, 2023