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FIA formalises ban on 2026 F1 aero testing

Following an agreement at a recent F1 Commission meeting, teams are not allowed to undertake any wind tunnel or CFD work for the new spec cars until January 1 2025, mirroring a similar arrangement that was made ahead of the last big rules change in 2022.

Motorsport · Dec 7, 2023

Alpine abandons F1 engine equalisation push

It is understood that Alpine has withdrawn a series of proposed upgrades to its current engine as these did not gain full support from rival teams, which led to an FIA assessment of the situation being closed.   

Autosport · Nov 22, 2023

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 · Aug 2, 2023

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 · Jul 23, 2023

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 · Jul 5, 2023

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 · Jul 2, 2023

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 · Apr 27, 2023

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 · Apr 27, 2023

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 · Feb 21, 2023

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 · Feb 21, 2023