Taking on FIA boss Ben Sulayem will be tough - Sainz
Carlos Sainz Sr has admitted it would be no small task to defeat Mohammed Ben Sulayem in this year's FIA presidential election.
May 30, 13:00
Ben Sulayem welcomes rivals ahead of FIA re-election bid
Mohammed Ben Sulayem has confirmed he will run for a second term as FIA president — but insists he won't stand in the way of challengers, including Carlos Sainz Sr.
May 27, 12:00
Wurz does not rule out FIA presidential bid
Alex Wurz has declined to deny growing speculation that he could be a candidate to replace Mohammed Ben Sulayem as FIA president in this December's election.
May 23, 12:45
Wurz emerges as potential third challenger to FIA boss
A third potential rival to Mohammed Ben Sulayem's presidency of the FIA may now be preparing to enter the race for motorsport's top job.
May 22, 11:30
Colapinto fans slammed for online attacks on rivals
F1's governing body and the Alpine team have issued strong rebukes after a wave of online abuse was aimed at Franco Colapinto's rivals following the Argentine driver's Formula 1 return.
May 20, 12:30
Drivers back Sainz Sr's bid to oust FIA president
Formula 1 drivers are voicing enthusiasm for a potential leadership shake-up at the sport's governing body, as Carlos Sainz Sr emerges as a challenger to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in December's elections.
May 16, 11:05
Ben Sulayem moves to block Sainz's presidential bid
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the increasingly controversial president of Formula 1's governing body, is back in the spotlight amid moves that could hinder a challenge from rallying icon Carlos Sainz Sr in this December's FIA presidential elections.
May 15, 17:00
Secret behind McLaren tyre dominance revealed
A Formula 1 analyst believes he may have unravelled the mystery behind McLaren's commanding tyre performance advantage in the 2025 season.
May 12, 12:40
Williams was the correct call for Sainz - father
Rallying icon Carlos Sainz Sr has voiced support for his son's decision to join Williams in 2025, while confirming he is considering a run for FIA president later this year.
May 9, 11:30
Carlos Sainz's father eyes FIA presidency run
Carlos Sainz Sr, the renowned rally champion and father of Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr, has revealed he is "seriously" contemplating a run for the presidency of the FIA, the sport's governing body.
May 8, 16:00
FIA's Ben Sulayem proposes axeing F1 budget cap
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has proposed abolishing Formula 1's budget cap, a measure introduced in 2021 under his predecessor Jean Todt, arguing it creates unnecessary complications.
May 7, 17:29
Ex-Alpine boss Szafnauer eyes 12th F1 team spot
Otmar Szafnauer, former team principal at Alpine and Aston Martin, has unveiled his ambition to spearhead the creation of a 12th Formula 1 team, expanding the grid to its maximum capacity.
May 6, 11:00
Donald Trump may re-visit Miami GP in 2025 - report
Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States, may return to the Miami Grand Prix this weekend, following his high-profile appearance at the event in 2024.
May 1, 14:05
FIA admits new guidelines, keeping details under wraps
The FIA has acknowledged the existence of "new guidelines" governing driver penalties in Formula 1, but their details remain undisclosed, even to key stakeholders, according to Germany's Auto Bild.
Apr 30, 13:20
FIA president signals retreat on F1 behaviour penalties
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the embattled president of Formula 1's governing body, appears poised to scale back the stringent penalties introduced in the FIA's international sporting code, following widespread criticism from drivers across multiple motorsport disciplines.
Apr 29, 09:30
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.
Apr 23, 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
