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BIZARRE: Nikolas tombazis - What They Never Told You

‘Every accident at high speed is a shock’: F1 rules guru on response to Bearman crash

As talks begin over fixing the controversial regulations, the FIA’s Nikolas Tombazis tells Giles Richards changes to ‘specific aspects’ are needed, not a total overhaul

The Guardian - UK

"The more you push, the slower you go" - Japan's odd F1 qualifying explained

The vagaries of Formula 1's 2026 regulations keep causing headaches in qualifying ahead of crunch talks to tweak the rules

Autosport

"Hurts your soul": Why F1 drivers were so upset after Suzuka qualifying

Energy harvesting rules are forcing drivers to slow in fast corners, flipping qualifying on its head

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After an intense F1 drivers' briefing, what's behind Verstappen and Norris' criticism?

After the first qualifying session under Formula 1’s new regulations, criticism from drivers is growing. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have been outspoken in public, but concerns have also been voiced behind the scenes

Autosport

How F1 teams pushed back against a "draconian" FIA intervention at Australian GP

The FIA planned to remove the straight mode between Turns 8 and 9, but that decision was reversed after several Formula 1 teams pushed back. How did the situation unfold and why is it so sensitive?

Autosport

FIA reverses Australian GP straight mode change after pushback

Formula 1's governing body will delay its plan to remove an Albert Park straight mode from Australian Grand Prix's FP3 session, Autosport has learned

Autosport

FIA to revert Australian GP straight mode change after F1 team pushback

Formula 1's governing body will delay its plan to remove an Albert Park straight mode from Australian Grand Prix's FP3 session, Motorsport.com has learned

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FIA's engine compromise: A fair solution for Mercedes and its F1 rivals?

The FIA was eager to draw a line under the compression ratio controversy ahead of F1’s new era, but is the compromise an acceptable solution for all parties involved – including Mercedes?

Autosport

What is super clipping – and can it be F1's plan B for 2026?

Andrea Stella has indicated that increasing super clipping to 350kW could help under the new F1 regulations. But what exactly is it? And how politically complex would any potential adjustments be?

Autosport

Why Melbourne will be more challenging for F1 – and what a plan B might look like

After pre-season testing in Barcelona and Bahrain, Melbourne will provide the first true stress test of F1’s new regulations. What makes Albert Park so tricky in terms of energy management, and does the FIA have a plan B for this season?

Autosport

Analysis: Is F1 engine vote a fair solution after Mercedes kept FIA 'in the loop'?

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff ‘philosophically’ disagrees with the vote on the compression ratio, but says the political reality in F1 has led to a ‘storm in a teacup’. What is the background?

Autosport

FIA open to "adjustments" to F1 2026 rules after driver complaints

The FIA has asked Formula 1 drivers for feedback and remains open to adjustments. Nevertheless, according to Nikolas Tombazis, “90%” of the work has been done well

Motorsport

Domenicali pleads for calm over fears new rules will wreck Formula One

F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali insists he is listening to drivers’ complaints and admits the rules could change if racing isn’t exciting

The Guardian - UK

Explained: Why the FIA is putting Mercedes' F1 engine solution to a vote

Despite Mercedes having kept the FIA “in the loop” over the compression ratio, the governing body still feels the need to let F1 manufacturers vote. What is the background, and what are the next steps?

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Explained: How F1's active aero works and what it means for driver workload

With active aero, partial active aero, overtake mode, and more, the workload on F1 drivers will be greater than before – here's why the FIA is prepared to respond if necessary

Autosport

What the new F1 rules mean for driver workload: ‘An element of subjectivity’

With active aero, partial active aero, overtake mode, and more, the workload on F1 drivers will be greater than before – here's why the FIA is prepared to respond if necessary

Autosport

Why the FIA is so confident in unprecedented F1 2026 rule changes

Sitting down with Autosport, the FIA's Nikolas Tombazis goes through key changes and concerns at the dawn of Formula 1's brave new 2026 era

Motorsport

F1 cars need "a diet" – why the FIA will resist team demands on minimum weight

The minimum weight of a Formula 1 car for 2026 has been reduced by 32kg

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F1 has “quite a lot of flexibility” to adjust new Overtake Mode for 2026

Nikolas Tombazis is confident F1’s new-for-2026 tools can be adjusted to suit both the cars and the tracks

Motorsport

FIA keen to "resolve" engine loophole controversy before F1 2026 start

A clever compression ratio trick in Formula 1's 2026 power units is the topic of discussion between teams and the FIA on Thursday

Autosport

FIA aims to "resolve" engine loophole controversy before start of F1 2026 season

A clever compression ratio trick in Formula 1's 2026 power units is the topic of discussion between teams and the FIA on Thursday

Autosport

Autosport Business Exchange convenes in London, featuring industry-influencing speaker line-up

Motorsport’s global leaders, decision-makers and executives will examine “The Power Shift” across the industry at ABX London on 21 January 2026

Motorsport

"Most will be overweight" - Why drastic 2026 F1 targets still weigh on teams

Meeting F1's aggressive, reduced weight limit looks set to remain one of the key battlegrounds in the early part of the 2026 Formula 1 season

Autosport

Why drastic 2026 F1 targets still weigh on teams

Meeting F1's aggressive, reduced weight limit looks set to remain one of the key battlegrounds in the early part of 2026

Motorsport

How will F1’s new overtake mode work – and why are its rules still not finished?

Not every aspect of the 2026 regulations are set in stone yet, and the FIA has several ways to react after F1 testing in Barcelona - if the on-track picture requires it

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