Oscar Piastri leads McLaren one-two in Bahrain practice as F1 talks take place McLaren’s rivals have tipped them to dominate here at the Sakhir circuit. The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025
How the V10 debate has been triggered by frustration over F1's 2026 regs “I wouldn’t be too vocal supporting the comeback of a V10 engine if I liked what I saw from 2026,” said Carlos Sainz during the pre-Bahrain Grand Prix press conference. As he did so, a palpable wrinkle of disdain passed across the bridge of his nose. Warming to his theme, he… Motorsport · Apr 11, 2025
How discontent over F1’s 2026 tech rules has boosted V10 engine push “I wouldn’t be too vocal supporting the comeback of a V10 engine if I liked what I saw from 2026,” said Carlos Sainz during the pre-Bahrain Grand Prix press conference. As he did so, a palpable wrinkle of disdain passed across the bridge of his nose. Warming to his theme, he… Autosport · Apr 11, 2025
Robert Reid, deputy president for sport, becomes latest FIA executive to resign Robert Reid, who has had disagreements with the FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has resigned, saying ‘motorsport deserves leadership that is accountable’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025
FIA executive Robert Reid resigns over ‘breakdown in standards’ The FIA’s deputy president for sport released a pointed statement on Thursday The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
FIA deputy president resigns amid ongoing turmoil at the governing body FIA deputy president for sport Robert Reid has announced he has resigned from the motor racing governing body with immediate effect, citing a "breakdown of governance standards". Autosport · Apr 10, 2025
Update: The FIA's "disappointing" response to Motorsport UK's legal threats In early March, chairman David Richards wrote a letter to the members of Motorsport UK, addressing the FIA while taking aim at the organization's president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and his approach to governing F1 and the whole of its motorsport operations. Just a month later, the FIA finally posted a… Motorsport · Apr 9, 2025
How the prospect of V10s has triggered a complex debate on F1's future Like many things in the modern world, it all started with a social media post. Autosport · Mar 24, 2025
How V10s are becoming F1’s main political battleground Like many things in the modern world, it all started with a social media post. Motorsport · Mar 24, 2025
WRC drivers protest against FIA swearing ban World Rally Championship drivers have continued their stance opposing the FIA’s move to sanction drivers for using “inappropriate language” by limiting comments in stage-end interviews at Safari Rally Kenya. Motorsport · Mar 19, 2025
WRC drivers protest FIA swearing ban at Safari Rally Kenya World Rally Championship drivers have continued their stance opposing the FIA’s move to sanction drivers for using “inappropriate language” by limiting comments in stage-end interviews at Safari Rally Kenya. Autosport · Mar 19, 2025
Verstappen agrees with FIA president on V10s returning to F1 - but negotiations must be private Max Verstappen has agreed with the FIA president that V10 engines should return to Formula 1, but believes the negotiations must be held behind closed doors. Autosport · Mar 10, 2025
Hamilton In Red, Verstappen Under Pressure For F1's 75th Anniversary The 2025 Formula One season has all the makings of a white-knuckle 24-race celebration to mark 75 years since the inaugural seven-race championship back in 1950. International Business Times · Mar 10, 2025
Motorsport UK threatens taking legal action against FIA amid "erosion of accountability" Motorsport UK chairman David Richards has threatened to take legal action against the FIA unless it addresses what he called an “erosion of accountability” under president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's leadership. Autosport · Mar 5, 2025
Motorsport · Mar 5, 2025 Motorsport UK threatens taking legal action against FIA The long-time motorsport governing body published a note citing concerns regarding the FIA's current governing actions, threatening legal action if needed.
The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025 F1 stewards panel to expand at Australian GP – as FIA make change for 2025 season The panel usually consists of three officials but will increase at six specific races this year
Autosport · Mar 3, 2025 Exclusive: F1 stewards panels set to expand at six races in 2025 Formula 1 stewards’ panels will expand from three to four officials at six events deemed high workload by the FIA, including the 2025 season opener in Australia, Autosport can reveal.
Autosport · Mar 1, 2025 Wittich breaks his silence on FIA exit: 'No reason given to this day' Former Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has spoken up about his dismissal from the FIA in his first public comments on the matter.
Autosport · Feb 28, 2025 Herbert hits back at Verstappens' bias claims, accuses FIA of being "heavy-handed" Sacked FIA race steward Johnny Herbert has taken aim at Formula 1’s governing body and hit back at accusations of bias.
Motorsport · Feb 26, 2025 Two motorsport chiefs barred from FIA meeting over NDA row Two senior figures were prevented from attending an FIA meeting on Wednesday after refusing to sign non-disclosure agreements.
Autosport · Feb 26, 2025 Motorsport UK chief Richards among those barred from FIA meeting Two senior motorsport figures were prevented from attending a meeting on Wednesday after refusing to sign non-disclosure agreements.
Autosport · Feb 26, 2025 10 unexpected things to expect from F1 in 2025 Take a step back in time to January 2024 and tell yourself that in a year's time you'll know that Lewis Hamilton has moved from Mercedes to Ferrari, Carlos Sainz is at Williams, Liam Lawson has landed a Red Bull seat, and a fellow called Franco Colapinto (did you even…
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 FIA president under fire over swearing rules – after rally driver hit with £8,300 fine The FIA, led by Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has codified a set of punishments for swearing this year
Autosport · Feb 24, 2025 WRC drivers call on FIA president for “urgent solution” to swearing sanctions World Rally Championship drivers have called for communication with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to find an “urgent solution” following the governing body's move to sanction drivers for swearing.
Motor1 · Feb 22, 2025 Drop Everything and Listen to This V-10 Formula 1 Car FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said earlier this week that Formula 1 should consider switching back to V-10 power, seeing as how the series will soon run solely on synthetic fuels. We couldn't agree with him more. The V-10 era of F1 brought some of the best-sounding cars on the planet,…