After a controversial 2021 season finale in Abu Dhabi the FIA was forced to revamp the way it officiates F1 races, with race director Michael Masi cast aside in favour of a... read more »
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A growing annoyance about the physical impact and risks of the ongoing bouncing has become a big talking point over the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend as the matter was brought... read more »
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Mattia Binotto has admitted his unease following the appointment of a former Mercedes employee to the interim roles of secretary general for sport and F1 executive director. read more »
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McLaren driver Lando Norris was also called up for a similar offence, as the stewards noted an "alleged breach by cars 44 and 4 of Article 33.4 of the FIA Formula One... read more »
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Shaila-Ann Rao was named by the FIA last week as an interim replacement for the departed Peter Bayer in the twin roles of secretary general for sport and F1 executive... read more »
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BWT Alpine F1 Team Sporting Director Alan Permane was pleased with the team's Friday running at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as upgrades prove to be "working very... read more »
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The governing body made significant alterations to the way F1 races are officiated following Max Verstappen's victory in the 2021 season finale, when the rules regarding... read more »
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Kevin Magnussen believes the decision to employ two race directors has only complicated matters as he cites a lack of consistency. read more »
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Baku City Circuit executive director Arif Rahimov has no concerns over the clash between Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying and the Le Mans 24 Hours start. read more »
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F1 race director Niels Wittich has confirmed a tweak to the pitlane regulations ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with drivers now permitted to ride the line on entry and exit. read more »
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Azerbaijan GP qualifying and the start of the Le Mans 24 Hours will clash on Saturday. read more »
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Michael Masi's lived experience of being race director would benefit F1, according to Sebastian Vettel. read more »
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As part of the response to the controversial Abu Dhabi title decider last season, the FIA appointed Niels Wittich and Eduardo Freitas to replace Michael Masi as race... read more »
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F1 race director Niels Wittich has confirmed drivers will be permitted to run their cars across the pit exit line after a failed Ferrari protest in Monaco. read more »
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The later-than-standard timetable for the Baku weekend means that the 6pm slot for Saturday's F1 qualifying session coincides with the 4pm French start time for the... read more »
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Baku City Circuit executive director Arif Rahimov has insisted the Azerbaijan Grand Prix can't risk being shuffled from its June date as part of F1's plan to group... read more »
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Apple has confirmed a deal to acquire Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski's F1 film with Lewis Hamilton confirmed as a producer. read more »
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Mercedes technical director Mike Elliott believes his team must be honest with itself and not use the aerodynamic testing restrictions [ATR] as an excuse for its troubled start... read more »
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Mercedes director of trackside engineering Andrew Shovlin believes Lewis Hamilton and George Russell are more interested in working together for the team's sake rather... read more »
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After Magnussen left Haas at the end of 2020, the team set up what was dubbed a 'Haas hub' in Maranello at Ferrari's headquarters, with more of the Italian... read more »
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Mercedes director of trackside engineering Andrew Shovlin has revealed the team is expecting similar challenges in Azerbaijan that hurt its performance in Monaco. read more »
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McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl has backed the 'safety first' approach of FIA race director Eduardo Freitas at the Monaco Grand Prix. read more »
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Mercedes director of trackside engineering Andrew Shovlin believes Lewis Hamilton's frustrating time behind Fernando Alonso cost him a chance of fighting for fifth at the... read more »
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Ferrari strategy director Inaki Rueda has offered a full explanation behind the team's mistakes that cost Charles Leclerc victory in his home grand prix in Monaco. read more »
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George Russell has conceded to being left frustrated by FIA race director Eduardo Freitas' delaying of the Monaco Grand Prix. read more »