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Vandoorne gets first Aston Martin F1 run in wet Pirelli Spa test

It was the Belgian’s first running in an F1 car since he tested for Mercedes in Abu Dhabi at the end of 2021.

Autosport

F1 risks “catastrophe” if engine move ends up in BOP, warns Wolff

As Autosport revealed last week, the FIA tabled discussions at this weekend’s F1 Commission meeting to evaluate whether action needed to be taken in balancing the performance of engines to help out Alpine supplier Renault.

Autosport

F1 tyre blanket ban delayed to 2025

The decision was made at today’s F1 Commission meeting at Spa where the FIA, the F1 organisation and the teams talked through a number of key issues.

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F1 agrees to keep tyre blankets for slicks in 2024

The decision was made at today’s F1 Commission meeting at Spa where the FIA, the F1 organisation and the teams talked through a number of key issues.

Autosport

Unheated “chewing gum” tyres would make F1 look “stupid”, says Verstappen

Team bosses and F1 chiefs are due to discuss the tyre blanket issue at a meeting of the F1 Commission at the Belgian Grand Prix on Friday.

Autosport

F1 teams to discuss engine equalisation move

High-level sources have revealed that the topic of engine equalisation has been added to the agenda of next week’s meeting of the F1 Commission that is to take place at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Autosport

Horner rubbishes Wolff's 'frightened' remark about 2026 F1 engine progress

Horner has been active in F1 Commission and team principal meetings in suggesting that grand prix racing’s bosses need a rethink over plans for the 2026 cars.

Autosport

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Wolff: 'Frightened' Horner's 2026 fears prompted by Red Bull F1 engine concerns

Horner has voiced worries in both F1 Commission and team principal meetings that grand prix racing's chiefs need to be careful about how the 2026 rules package comes together, as there is a risk of them unleashing 'Frankenstein' cars if they get it wrong.

Motorsport

F1's new sprint format will rob teams of key long-run data

Following approval at this week's F1 Commission meeting, this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix will witness a revamped schedule.

Motorsport

F1's new sprint format will rob teams of key long run data

Following approval at this week’s F1 Commission meeting, this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix will witness a revamped schedule.

Autosport

Pirelli to introduce new F1 wet tyre that doesn’t need blankets

A new Pirelli wet weather tyre that doesn’t need to be heated in blankets is to be introduced for the sixth race of the 2023 Formula 1 season at Imola in April.

Motorsport

F1 to introduce new wet tyres from Imola that don't need warmers

A new Pirelli wet weather tyre that doesn’t need to be heated in blankets is to be introduced from the sixth round of the 2023 Formula 1 season at Imola.

Autosport

F1 to consider tougher penalties to prevent tactical power unit changes

Formula 1 is set to consider tougher penalties to prevent teams from making tactical power unit changes in the future, believing the current system is not a strong enough deterrent.

Motorsport

Tougher penalties mooted to prevent F1 tactical power unit changes

Formula 1 is set to consider tougher penalties to prevent teams from making tactical power unit changes in the future, believing the current system is not a strong enough deterrent.

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F1 planning DRS rule change experiment in sprint races in 2023

Formula 1 is to trial allowing DRS to be used earlier in races next season, in a bid to try to keep the field much closer together.

Autosport

New DRS trial for F1 sprint races set for 2023

Formula 1 is to trial allowing DRS to be used earlier in races next season, in a bid to try to keep the field much closer together.

Motorsport

Brawn: F1 should be "cautious" on changing sprint format

Formula 1's managing director Ross Brawn says the sport should be 'cautious' about changing the sprint format that he believes has proved to be a success.

Motorsport

The risk the big F1 teams face with the updated cost cap

After months of wrangling about the impact of inflation on the Formula 1 cost cap a resolution was finally agreed on the eve of the Austrian GP.

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F1 news: New porpoising rules delayed as cost cap rises to combat effects of inflation

The new FIA rules to address Formula 1 cars bouncing have been delayed until the Belgian Grand Prix following an F1 Commission meeting on Friday.

Motorsport

F1 agrees to budget cap increase for 2022 amid inflation pressure

The Formula 1 Commission has agreed to a small increase in the budget cap for the 2022 season due to the global financial climate and increasing inflation rates.

Autosport

What is delaying confirmation of Red Bull and Porsche’s F1 plans?

Red Bull and Porsche’s anticipated partnership from 2026 looks set to be one of the biggest stories in Formula 1 this year - yet we are still awaiting an announcement.

Motorsport

FIA puts roadblock on F1’s sprint race expansion

Formula 1’s plans to increase the number of sprint races to six in 2023 hit a roadblock on Tuesday when the FIA blocked the vote going through, sources have revealed.

Autosport

In full: The FIA report on the 2021 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The findings from the FIA's report into the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix have finally been released on the eve of the 2022 Formula 1 season in Bahrain.

Motorsport

FIA: Heavier standard parts prompted push for F1 weight increase

The FIA says standard parts being heavier than expected contributed to weight struggles for Formula 1 teams with their cars, leading to a 3kg weight increase for the new season.

Evening Standard

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix investigation findings to be addressed in London

The investigation into the title-deciding events of last season’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be presented to the F1 Commission in London later on Monday afternoon.

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