Red Bull's Verstappen penalty was avoidable - Ecclestone
Red Bull has firmly decided against contesting Max Verstappen's contentious 5-second penalty from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, opting not to pursue a 'right of review' despite initial and ongoing objections.
12:15
FIA president may face opposition in re-election battle
A new candidate has surfaced as a potential challenger to embattled FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in the upcoming elections.
Apr 17, 14:30
FIA's Ben Sulayem jetting into Bahrain storm
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is stepping into a turbulent scene in Bahrain after a period of absence - reportedly due to Ramadan.
Apr 11, 15:30
FIA holding up new Concorde Agreement - report
The FIA has not yet put pen to paper on the new five-year Concorde Agreement.
Mar 18, 07:15
Marko rules out Susie Wolff as FIA president
Dr Helmut Marko has vowed that Red Bull will fiercely resist any move for Susie Wolff to become FIA president.
Mar 16, 08:07
Wolff dismisses Susie's FIA presidency rumours
Toto Wolff has dismissed suggestions that his wife Susie might campaign to become the next president of Formula 1's governing body.
Mar 11, 16:00
Verstappen queries F1's V10 comeback hype
Max Verstappen has raised doubts about how much weight Formula 1 fans should give to recent rumors of V10 engines returning to the sport.
Mar 10, 09:10
FIA president blasts online attacks on Alain Prost
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has strongly criticized the online abuse driving four-time world champion Alain Prost away from social media.
Mar 10, 09:00
Now Hamilton backs screaming V10s for future F1
Lewis Hamilton has lent his weight to growing calls for Formula 1 to resurrect its iconic V10 engines, amplifying an already lively debate.
Mar 7, 11:55
FIA faces legal threat over WMSC row
The FIA is mired in escalating controversy as Motorsport UK chairman David Richards has unleashed a blistering open letter, threatening legal action against the organisation and its president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
Mar 6, 11:10
Cadillac's 2026 spot a done deal - Domenicali
Formula 1 is poised to confirm Cadillac's place on the 2026 grid, with CEO Stefano Domenicali saying it "should not be too long" until the deal is sealed.
Mar 4, 18:00
Another F1 team boss downplays V10 engine hype
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has echoed Ferrari's Frederic Vasseur in dismissing premature excitement over a potential V10 engine comeback in Formula 1.
Mar 4, 15:00
Ex-F1 race director still puzzled by F1 sacking
Niels Wittich, ousted as F1 race director in late 2024, remains mystified by his unexpected exit from the FIA.
Mar 3, 09:00
V10 return talk premature for F1, says Ferrari boss
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has tempered enthusiasm about the potential resurgence of naturally-aspirated V10 engines in Formula 1, calling it "too early" to discuss.
Feb 28, 08:15
Controversy hits FIA as Monaco pit rule confirmed
A wave of contention arose from Wednesday's World Motor Sport Council meeting, where the FIA sanctioned a compulsory two-stop requirement for the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix.
Feb 27, 10:00
Susie Wolff eyes FIA presidency, report suggests
Susie Wolff, spouse of Toto Wolff, might be positioning herself to take on the role of FIA president.
Feb 26, 08:17
Hakkinen backs FIA's F1 swearing crackdown
A well-regarded former Formula 1 champion has diverged from the pack to express support for the FIA's widely debated 'swearing ban.'
Feb 25, 16:00
Russian drivers could face no FIA restrictions in '25
Russian drivers might soon compete in FIA-sanctioned championships, including Formula 1, without facing current limitations.
Feb 24, 09:20
V10 engines might roar back to Formula 1
The distinctive howl of V10 engines could soon echo through Formula 1 again.
Feb 24, 09:11
F1 needs a French GP in Paris, Briatore insists
Flavio Briatore believes Formula 1 should return to France, but only with a race in Paris.
Feb 20, 08:15
Salo to also step away from F1 steward role
Mika Salo has suggested that he is unlikely to continue in his role as an occasional Formula 1 steward in 2025.
Feb 17, 14:20
China should be next F1 team on grid - FIA president
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has revealed his preference for which manufacturer should take the final available spot on the Formula 1 grid.
Feb 17, 12:20
FIA open to allowing 12th team in F1
Formula 1 could soon see a twelfth team join the grid, following the recent approval of Cadillac's entry for 2026.
Feb 12, 08:06
Deputy race director appointed on skill, not gender
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has dismissed suggestions that the newly appointed permanent deputy Formula 1 race director was selected because of her gender.
Feb 11, 08:45
Extra race directors and larger steward pool in '25
Formula 1 will see an expanded team of race officials in 2025, with more than one race director and a larger pool of stewards set to oversee the championship.
Feb 10, 09:30
Politics puts Monza's F1 future at risk yet again
The future of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza has once again been thrown into uncertainty, despite Formula 1 recently securing a contract extension through 2031.
Jan 29, 08:19
F1 figures slam Ben Sulayem's FIA leadership as a 'mess'
Three prominent Formula 1 figures have voiced their frustration with the FIA's current leadership, describing it as a "mess" under president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
Jan 27, 15:15
FIA introduces even stricter F1 driver penalties for '25
The FIA, under the leadership of the controversial Mohammed Ben Sulayem, is implementing a stricter penalty system for Formula 1 drivers in 2025, a move that is likely to upset many within the paddock.
Jan 23, 09:00
F1 figures warn 25 races would push sport beyond limits
With the prospect of an African Grand Prix edging closer, key figures in Formula 1 insist that the sport's calendar should not exceed its current 24-race limit.
Dec 16, 08:15
Verstappen praised by FIA for 'F-word' community service effort
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has praised Max Verstappen for fulfilling his community service obligation in Rwanda with enthusiasm and grace.
Dec 16, 07:45
Steiner urges F1 to professionalise race steward roles
Former Haas team boss Gunther Steiner has criticised the current system of part-time Formula 1 stewards, calling for them to be made permanent employees to improve consistency in decision-making.
Dec 13, 07:26
Verstappen avoid penalty after FIA 'stupid idiots' remark
Max Verstappen will not face additional penalties for referring to Formula 1 stewards as "stupid idiots" during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix season finale.
Dec 11, 09:00
FIA may loosen restrictions on Russian drivers for 2025
The FIA may ease its restrictions on Russian drivers participating in international motorsport events, potentially paving the way for their return in 2025.
Dec 6, 07:55
F1 could add another team after Cadillac entry
Formula 1 could see the grid expand to a full twelve teams in the coming years, according to increasing speculation within the paddock.
Dec 4, 07:30
Verstappen holds 'mature' discussion with FIA president
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has pushed back against Formula 1 drivers' complaints about his leadership, while Max Verstappen reportedly held a "mature" meeting with the governing body chief.
Dec 2, 10:20
Verstappen concerned about ongoing FIA staff exodus
Max Verstappen has expressed concerns over the continued exodus of senior staff from Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, following recent high-profile departures.
Nov 29, 09:15
FIA silent on F1 drivers' concerns, says Leclerc
The FIA has yet to address a letter from the Formula 1 drivers' union, according to Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
Nov 21, 09:45
Chaos looms over FIA and Formula 1 organisations
Chaos appears to be mounting within both Formula 1 and the FIA as high-profile controversies disrupt their operations.
Nov 15, 08:30
Wittich insists he didn't resign amid F1 race director shakeup
Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has publicly denied claims that he "stepped down" from his position to "pursue new opportunities," despite the shock FIA statement suggesting otherwise.
Nov 13, 12:30
F1 stars push back against FIA's swearing crackdown
Formula 1 drivers are clashing with the sport's governing body, the FIA, and its president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, urging to be treated as "adults."
Nov 8, 08:00
