FIA: Changing penalty points system mid-year “bad governance”
Points hit the headlines in Russia when Lewis Hamilton gained two for his pre-race practice starts offences, temporarily putting him on 10 for the past […]
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FIA has no concerns for Imola safety despite “a great number” of changes
FIA race director Michael Masi says he has “no concerns” over safety at the Imola circuit ahead of this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix despite […]
FIA finalises rule changes for Imola's two-day schedule
Many of the changes relate to the timing of regular elements of the weekend schedule that have had to be moved. The single free practice […]
Mid-season penalty changes would be “bad governance” – FIA
The FIA has said it will not make any changes to the way penalty points are handed out this season despite numerous calls from the […]
Cause of broken Portimão drain cover “never seen before” – FIA
FIA race director Michael Masi has revealed the cause of the broken drain cover that delayed Portuguese Grand Prix qualifying had never been witnessed before. […]
Petrov steps down as FIA steward after shooting death of his father
Vitaly Petrov has been forced to step down as a steward for this weekend’s Portuguese Grand Prix following the death of his father. Reports from […]
FIA defends decision to use Petrov as F1 steward
Petrov’s appointment has been criticised by world champion Lewis Hamilton and LGBTQ+ movement Racing Pride, who were both unhappy about the choice after the former […]
FIA ease track limits after 125 offences
Date published: October 24 2020 The FIA announced that the track limits at the Algarve circuit have been relaxed ahead of Saturday’s final practice. Friday […]
FIA relaxes Portimao track limits after practice farce
The FIA had gone in to the weekend adopting a strict protocol at the Algarve circuit’s Turn 1 and Turn 4, where it deemed that […]
Renault given FIA warning after Ricciardo tyre blunder
All teams were obliged to use the first 30 minutes of the afternoon session to try Pirelli’s experimental constructions. One driver in each team was […]
FIA defend Petrov stewards' appointment following Hamilton remarks
The FIA has defended its decision to appoint former Formula 1 driver Vitaly Petrov as a steward for this weekend’s Portuguese Grand Prix despite his […]
Racing Point boss defends team as FIA issues COVID warning
Otmar Szafnauer Racing Point team boss Otmar Szafnauer has defended how the operation managed Lance Stroll’s positive COVID-19 test result. Stroll missed the Eifel Grand […]
Hamilton slates FIA choice of Petrov as steward after controversial BLM/gay remarks
Lewis Hamilton has criticised the FIA’s choice of Vitaly Petrov as a member of the stewards’ panel for this weekend’s Portuguese Grand Prix in the […]
Hamilton baffled FIA picked Petrov as F1 steward
While F1 and the FIA has pushed hard with its anti-racism message this year, Petrov stirred up feelings in a recent interview when he said […]
FIA makes it easier to secure super-licence
Date published: October 22 2020 Drivers can now be granted an F1 super-licence even if they only have three-quarters of the required points, under a […]
FIA to warn Racing Point after Stroll’s positive test
Date published: October 22 2020 Racing Point are set to receive a slap on the wrist for their conduct after it emerged Lance Stroll tested […]
FIA cuts points for F1 superlicence in case of force majeure
Since 2016, the FIA has only granted a superlicence to drivers who accrue 40 points through a weighted system depending on their success in junior […]
Racing Point to receive FIA warning over Stroll's COVID case
The team is deemed to have failed to comply with the COVID-19 code of conduct protocols established prior to the season by not reporting the […]
FIA close Covid loophole following positive Stroll test
Formula 1 has closed off loopholes surrounding its Covid-19 testing protocols in light of Lance Stroll‘s recent case. Racing Point driver Stroll felt unwell from […]
FIA says Stroll illness hasn't exposed COVID testing loophole
Racing Point driver Stroll was forced to miss the last race at the Nurburgring after falling ill, with Nico Hulkenberg taking over his seat ahead […]
FIA happy with Portimão F1 preparation progress
FIA race director Michael Masi has declared the upgrades at Portimão are “progressing extremely well” ahead of Formula 1’s maiden visit to the Algarve. F1 […]
FIA reveal regulation quirk to blame for lengthy Nürburgring safety car
Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has explained strict regulations left him unable to end the safety car period sooner than was possible during the […]
Drivers “fully trust” FIA over safety contingency plans
AlphaTauri driver Daniil Kvyat has declared the drivers have “full trust” in the FIA after it announced new contingency plans aimed at ensuring the Eifel […]
FIA unveils tweaked Eifel GP medical evacuation plan
As Motorsport.com reported on Friday after both the 90-minute FP1 and FP2 sessions at the Nurburgring had been cancelled, the new plan involves driving any […]
FIA confirms changes to the super licence system
As expected, due to the ongoing pandemic the World Motor Sport council has agreed an amendment to the super licence points system. Speaking last month, […]
FIA “back-up plan” revealed to ensure Nürburgring green light
The FIA has formulated a contingency plan to ensure the remainder of the Eifel Grand Prix weekend continues as planned, GPFans understands. Both 90-minute Friday […]
FIA reveals contingency plan for Eifel GP
Both FP1 and FP2 were unable to take place at the Nurburgring on Friday as poor weather conditions meant the medical helicopter could not fly […]
FIA working on “back-up plans” to ensure Saturday action
On a damp and foggy day, Friday’s action at the Nurburgring was lost because the medical helicopter could not leave the track and land safely […]
FIA issues new guidelines on practice starts
Following Lewis Hamilton‘s penalties at Sochi, the FIA has issued new guidelines to drivers regarding practice starts. The world champion was handed two 5s penalties […]
F1's COVID-19 protocols mean it can now race 'anywhere', says FIA
Following intense efforts from motor racing’s governing body and F1’s owner Liberty Media, the sport has been able to pull together a full calendar of […]