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Red Bull’s $7 million penalty for cost cap breach is the second-highest in F1 history
2022 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull have been fined $7m by the FIA for breaching the 2021 budget cap. But how does that penalty compare to previous fines by the governing body?
What the FIA’s Suzuka report found, and why it called Gasly’s driving “reckless”
2022 F1 season
Posted onWhat does the FIA’s report on Pierre Gasly’s near-miss with a crane in the Japanese Grand Prix reveal, and why did it call his driving “reckless”?
FIA to publish findings of inquiry into use of crane during Japanese GP
2022 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onThe FIA are set to publish their findings from an investigation into “procedural issues” at the Japanese Grand Prix which left drivers furious when a crane was left on track.
New rule added on drivers abandoning cars after Russell’s Silverstone retirement
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has introduced a new rule stating any Formula 1 driver who abandons their car will be considered to have withdrawn from the session.
FIA delays announcement on F1 teams’ finances and rejects “baseless” leak claims
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA will not confirm whether all 10 Formula 1 teams adhered to its 2021 budget cap until next week.
It’s “game over” if F1 fails first “vital test” of budget cap rules – Ferrari
2022 Singapore Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 faces “huge” implications if it fails to enforce its budget cap, Ferrari has said, as the sport awaits a decision on whether teams complied with the spending limit last year.
The FIA’s Herta ruling won’t put a stop to criticism of F1’s superlicence points
News Focus
Posted onF2 promoter Bruno Michel staunchly defends the FIA superlicence points system, but is a lack of critical thought serving his series’ interests?
Ben Sulayem to hold summit on F1 sporting standards after talks with drivers
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFIA president Mohamed Ben Sulayem will discuss improvements to Formula 1’s sporting standards in a summit tomorrow after meeting with drivers at Monza.
FIA plans new Formula 2 engine to run on sustainable fuel from 2024
Formula 2
Posted onThe FIA has issued an invitation for engine manufacturers to tender for a contract to supply new power units to the Formula 2 championship from 2024 to 2026.
Ferrari raise “concerns” as FIA makes hiring from Mercedes
2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari have raised concerns over the FIA’s appointment of a former Mercedes executive to a senior position.
Racing rules clarification issued to F1 drivers post-Abu Dhabi published in full
2022 F1 Season
Posted onThe FIA has published the updated Formula 1 driving standards guidelines which were issued ahead of the 2022 season.
Russian karter accused of ‘Nazi salute’ summoned to FIA hearing tomorrow
Other motorsports
Posted onThe FIA has summoned Artem Severiukhin to a hearing tomorrow over his actions on the podium during the European Karting Championship in Portimao.
Gian Carlo Minardi takes FIA single-seater commission presidency
2022 F1 season
Posted onMinardi Formula 1 team founder Gian Carlo Minardi has been elected FIA single seater commission president by the World Motor Sport Council.
Russian F3 driver Smolyar switches to black livery after entering as a neutral
Formula 3
Posted onRussian Formula 3 Alexander Smolyar finished third in today’s season-opening race after entering the championship as a neutral competitor and switching to a plain black livery.
FIA bans Russian competitors from expressing support for invasion of Ukraine
2022 Formula 1 Season
Posted onThe FIA has published new details of the commitment which Russian and Belarusian competitors must uphold in order to participate in events as neutrals.
FIA confirms replacement of Masi and changes to race control after Abu Dhabi row
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has confirmed Formula 1 race director Michael Masi will not continue in the role following its investigation into the handling of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
No decision yet over outcome of Abu Dhabi restart investigation – FIA
2021 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA have confirmed their internal investigation into the final laps of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is still ongoing.
Analysis: FIA’s investigation into Abu Dhabi restart row puts spotlight on Bayer
News Focus
Posted onThe FIA’s secretary general for motorsport Peter Bayer will propose a review of its Formula 1 structure in light of the controversial end to last season.
FIA ‘maybe too permissive’ of teams criticising officials – Todt
2021 F1 season
Posted onOutgoing FIA president Jean Todt suggested the FIA has been too lenient of F1 teams and drivers being publicly critical of race officials.