Haas boss criticises Audi budget cap exemption
Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu has criticised the FIA's plan to allow Audi-owned Sauber to exceed the budget cap due to higher costs of living in Switzerland.
Nov 25, 09:30
No major laptime drop for '26 F1 cars, says Tombazis
Formula 1 cars will experience minimal laptime losses when the new regulations take effect in 2026, according to FIA single-seater boss Nikolas Tombazis.
Oct 22, 09:30
Verstappen stays out of Red Bull-McLaren off-track war
Max Verstappen has made it clear that he's staying out of the intensifying off-track rivalry between Red Bull and McLaren.
Oct 21, 10:30
Audi permitted to exceed F1 budget cap in 2026
Audi will be allowed to spend more than its Formula 1 rivals under the sport's budget cap regulations from 2026, thanks to the higher wage costs associated with operating out of Switzerland.
Oct 21, 08:30
FIA closes Red Bull T-tray scandal amid McLaren tensions
Formula 1's governing body has officially put an end to the 'T-tray' scandal that emerged during the US Grand Prix weekend.
Oct 20, 10:50
FIA defends McLaren over rear wing overreaction
The Formula 1 community has overreacted to the uproar surrounding McLaren's 'mini DRS' rear wing controversy, according to a leading FIA official.
Sep 22, 11:20
FIA delays any action on wing flexibility until '25
Formula 1's regulatory authority has declared the controversial front wing designs of the newly improved McLaren and Mercedes teams fully compliant with current rules.
Sep 4, 12:25
Mercedes still opposed to 2026 engine rules tweaks
Toto Wolff firmly rejects any adjustments to the engine regulations set for 2026.
Jun 17, 09:22
FIA to address F1 car livery concerns for 2025 season
The Formula 1 governing body is set to step in to enhance the appearance of team car liveries for 2025 and beyond.
May 31, 09:31
FIA puts brakes on rain spray 'mudguards' F1 project
The governing body of Formula 1 has put the brakes on its efforts to enhance visibility during wet conditions through the proposed 'mudguards'.
May 24, 09:15
F1 moves to close budget cap loopholes
Formula 1 is moving to close loopholes in the budget cap rules - but only in time for 2026.
Feb 27, 08:40
Red Bull rivals may push for Alpha Tauri sale - report
Rival Formula 1 teams will be keeping a very close eye on Alpha Tauri next year.
Dec 22, 07:01
F1 still aiming for much lighter cars in 2026
F1's governing body will put the cars on a diet for the all-new regulations starting in 2026.
Dec 14, 07:55
Spotlight on Pirelli to improve F1 racing
Hopes are high that Pirelli can help make Formula 1 a better spectacle amid the current regulations era.
Dec 14, 07:54
'Too late' to improve current aero rules - FIA
F1's governing body admits it is too late to make tweaks to the new-in-2022 'ground effect' regulations in order to improve overtaking.
Dec 13, 07:09
FIA plays down Red Bull-Alpha Tauri 'clone' rumours
A top FIA official has played down rumbling whispers about the apparently ever-closer technical relationship between Red Bull's two Formula 1 teams.
Dec 7, 06:11
F1 to trial spray-reducing 'mudguards'
Formula 1 is set to trial new wet-weather mudguards in a bid to eliminate the kind of visibility problems that led to the death of open-wheeler junior Dilano van 't Hoff at Spa-Francorchamps.
Jul 7, 08:09
Ferrari rivals upset about testing 'cheat' - reports
Some of Ferrari's Formula 1 rivals are reportedly upset with the Maranello based team.
Jun 30, 08:30
FIA official says Red Bull rivals will catch up soon
Top FIA official Nikolas Tombazis thinks Red Bull's rivals will soon prove that the current 'ground effect' regulations are not a failure.
Jun 21, 06:37
F1 calls off planned car weight reduction
A push to slightly reduce the weight of Formula 1 cars this year has been scrapped.
Jan 30, 05:28
F1 eyes reduced DRS influence for 2023
Formula 1 is considering shortening various DRS overtaking zones for the 2023 season.
Dec 12, 05:26
F1 drivers in 'heated' meeting with Pirelli
Behind the scenes, some Formula 1 drivers got involved in a reportedly "heated" exchange with Pirelli and FIA officials at Paul Ricard.
Jun 20, 09:08
FIA disassembled Bottas' car after Bahrain
F1's governing body spent three hours disassembling Valtteri Bottas' new Mercedes car after the Bahrain season opener.
Apr 9, 08:31
Villeneuve tips Mercedes to keep winning in 2022
If F1's engine rules do not drastically change, Mercedes will continue to dominate long into the future.
Sep 21, 08:12
2022 tyres should be 'compromise' - Isola
Formula 1 is drafting a so-called 'target letter' to give Pirelli direction on the tyres the sport requires for the new rules era from 2022.
Sep 21, 08:06
Teams to appeal 'pink Mercedes' penalty over car copying
A group of rival teams is not happy with the outcome of Renault's protest against the 'pink Mercedes' raced by Racing Point this year.
Aug 8, 08:00
FIA to consider 'pink Mercedes' protest on Wednesday
F1's governing body will consider the legality of Racing Point's 'pink Mercedes' on Wednesday.
Aug 3, 08:09
Pascal Wehrlein sure Manor right for Formula 1 debut
Pascal Wehrlein is confident that Manor is the right place for his Formula 1 debut.
Mar 11, 11:54
Nikolas Tombazis: 'Ferrari should have kept Fernando Alonso'
Nikolas Tombazis claims that Ferrari should not have let Fernando Alonso join McLaren during the winter.
Sep 1, 20:43
Pat Fry, Nikolas Tombazis leave Ferrari
Pat Fry and Nikolas Tombazis leave Ferrari after boss Maurizio Arrivabene reorganises the team.
Dec 16, 23:11
Nikolas Tombazis: "We can be reasonably optimistic"
Ferrari chief designer Nikolas Tombazis is confident that the team can enjoy a successful season.
May 7, 13:35
