Charlie Whiting
Charlie Whiting: 'Less overtaking due to teams, not cars'
Charlie Whiting defends F1's regulations, declaring that the biggest issue for the sport is in fact the competitiveness of the midfield teams.
Jan 3, 13:31
Charlie Whiting rejects need for permanent Formula 1 stewards
Gunther Steiner thinks that Formula 1 needs a panel of permanent race stewards.
Nov 6, 08:16
Fernando Alonso: 'Gravel traps not simple answer'
Fernando Alonso sides with F1 race director Charlie Whiting over the issue of getting rid of the circuits' asphalt run-off zones.
Nov 1, 07:18
FIA expected Max Verstappen apology
Formula 1's governing body makes it clear in Mexico that it wants a public apology from Max Verstappen.
Oct 27, 10:08
Max Verstappen in trouble for calling steward 'idiot'
Max Verstappen could be in trouble for insulting an FIA steward at the United States Grand Prix.
Oct 24, 18:26
Niki Lauda to seek out Charlie Whiting after Max Verstappen penalty
Niki Lauda says that he will speak to F1 race director Charlie Whiting after Max Verstappen's controversial expulsion from the podium in Austin.
Oct 23, 07:57
Charlie Whiting: 'Argentina could return in 2019'
Argentina could be eying a return to Formula 1, race director Charlie Whiting suggests.
Sep 18, 08:25
Nico Hulkenberg tells Pirelli to improve rain tyres
Nico Hulkenberg calls on Pirelli to make better Formula 1 rain tyres.
Sep 7, 11:37
FIA gives green light for Robert Kubica return
F1's governing body says that it has no problem with Robert Kubica's impending return to the sport.
Jul 25, 08:16
Charlie Whiting defends FIA jump start system
Charlie Whiting says that there is nothing wrong with F1's jump start system.
Jul 11, 11:14
Charlie Whiting retirement rumours re-surface
Speculation is once again doing the rounds that long time F1 race director Charlie Whiting could be set to be replaced.
Jul 6, 10:30
Niki Lauda: 'FIA right to launch Sebastian Vettel crash probe'
The FIA re-opens the issue of Sebastian Vettel's apparently deliberate crash into title rival Lewis Hamilton in Baku.
Jun 29, 09:54
Charlie Whiting gives Imola F1 circuit approval
Former San Marino GP host Imola remains on track for a future return to the F1 calendar.
Jun 19, 09:50
Hopes high for more passing in China
Hopes are high that Shanghai will host a more spectacular grand prix this weekend.
Apr 3, 17:09
FIA to investigate Melbourne spectator invasion
Officials are investigating the invasion of the Albert Park circuit by spectators while F1 cars were still completing their post-race in-laps on Sunday.
Mar 27, 15:26
FIA deletes 'Verstappen rule' for 2017
Formula 1's governing body scraps the so-called 'Verstappen rule' for 2017.
Mar 25, 00:17
Suspension dispute still raging before test
A question mark continues to hang above the legality of the fastest two cars ahead of the 2017 season.
Feb 14, 07:28
Sebastian Vettel welcomes driver penalty rule tweak
Sebastian Vettel welcomes news that fewer driver penalties will be handed out in 2017.
Jan 31, 16:20
New Formula 1 rule to reduce driver penalties
Formula 1 tweaks the rules so that drivers are penalised less often in 2017.
Jan 25, 07:54
Charlie Whiting doubts Formula 1 can have simpler rules
Charlie Whiting plays down moves to dramatically simplify the F1 rulebook.
Nov 17, 17:00
Max Verstappen: '2017 rules should improve rain races'
Max Verstappen hopes that F1's 2017 regulations will mean the sport can return to racing properly in wet weather.
Nov 15, 11:48
Carlos Sainz: 'Charlie Whiting appearance shows Formula 1 too complex'
Carlos Sainz rejects the notion that Charlie Whiting's unusual appearance during the drivers press conference in Brazil was good for clarity.
Nov 11, 08:28
Sebastian Vettel off the hook after 'profuse' apologies
Sebastian Vettel is off the hook after making a series of apologies to Charlie Whiting and the FIA.
Nov 2, 08:11
Maurizio Arrivabene: 'Sebastian Vettel excused himself to Charlie Whiting'
Sebastian Vettel apologised to Charlie Whiting after twice telling the high-ranking F1 official to "f*** off" during Sunday's Mexican GP.
Nov 1, 07:19
Max Verstappen slams Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel for "ridiculous" meltdown
Red Bull's Max Verstappen slams Sebastian Vettel for the Ferrari star's "ridiculous" expletive-ridden rant during the Mexican Grand Prix.
Oct 31, 09:38
Bosses worry about latest F1 racing rule
Two F1 team bosses are worried about further over-regulating how drivers do battle.
Oct 23, 14:36
Helmut Marko defends Max Verstappen over Lewis Hamilton move
Dr Helmut Marko hits back at those critical of Max Verstappen's driving in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Oct 11, 10:32
FIA looking into Singapore marshal near-miss
F1's governing body is looking into a dangerous incident that occurred during the Singapore Grand Prix.
Sep 20, 09:39
Charlie Whiting denies job talks with Formula 1 teams
Charlie Whiting slams reports suggesting that he is looking for another job in F1.
Sep 8, 10:11
Max Verstappen slams Jacques Villeneuve after criticism
Max Verstappen hits back with fury at criticism from 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve.
Sep 3, 10:45
Charlie Whiting in talks to join F1 team?
Charlie Whiting may reportedly be looking for another job in Formula 1.
Sep 2, 09:35
Nico Rosberg questions 'safety freak' Lewis Hamilton
Nico Rosberg questions "safety freak" Lewis Hamilton as he bids to put his world championship campaign back on track at Spa and beyond.
Aug 25, 10:25
Lewis Hamilton faces penalties, Nico Rosberg to test Halo
Mercedes reveal that world championship leader Lewis Hamilton is "likely" to face penalties this weekend at Spa.
Aug 25, 07:11
Charlie Whiting: 'Track limits must be policed'
Two F1 team bosses slam the current situation in the sport regarding the thorny topic of so-called 'track limits'.
Aug 22, 09:30
Felipe Massa: 'Tyres to blame for Formula 1 rain delays'
Pirelli hits back at claims that it is to blame for the dearth of wet-weather racing in Formula 1 today.
Aug 16, 22:00
Controversy, rows brewing over Halo
A big controversy is brewing over F1's cockpit protection concept Halo, after the teams and FIA agreed to delay its introduction until 2018.
Jul 30, 10:05
Niki Lauda, teams want less FIA interference
F1's top teams are pleading with race director Charlie Whiting to ease his stance when it comes to 'track limits'.
Jul 30, 09:56
Toto Wolff says driver rows will race on for now
Toto Wolff admits that Mercedes's philosophy of signing two 'number one' drivers will never be perfect.
Jul 28, 09:30
Formula 1 to revive grid starts for wet races?
Following a spate of recent criticism, F1 could revive the old concept of starting wet grands prix from the grid.
Jul 23, 14:37
Formula 1 to vote on Halo next week
F1 is preparing to vote on the issue of whether or not to introduce the Halo cockpit protection for 2017.
Jul 23, 11:39
