Mercedes and Red Bull sniping 'not frustrating' for FIA
Ian Parkes & Ewan Gale Sunday 25 July 2021 07:00 FIA race director Michael Masi has insisted he holds “no frustration” over the barrage of […]
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$1.8m-crash leaves Red Bull still contemplating FIA action
Red Bull claim that the damage inflicted upon Max Verstappen’s car during the crash at Silverstone has cost them $1.8million. Verstappen tangled with title rival […]
Red Bull still considering FIA action over $1.8m Verstappen F1 crash
Hamilton and Verstappen collided on the opening lap of Sunday’s British Grand Prix at Copse, resulting in a 51g impact against the barrier for Verstappen. […]
FIA praised for deliverance of “labour-intensive” sprint
Ian Parkes & Ewan Gale Friday 23 July 2021 12:43 FIA race director Michael Masi has hailed the work completed by F1’s governing body in […]
FIA praised for deliverance of “labour-intensive” sprint
Ian Parkes & Ewan Gale Friday 23 July 2021 12:43 FIA race director Michael Masi has hailed the work completed by F1’s governing body in […]
FIA have reined in drivers ‘elbows’ on first lap
Michael Masi has responded to criticism of F1’s recent slew of penalties, saying the drivers asked for it. Both the Austrian and British grands prix […]
Masi: FIA has had to “tuck F1 drivers' elbows in” this year
In recent seasons there has been a relatively lenient approach to first-lap incidents, with drivers sometimes given the benefit of the doubt on the basis […]
Hamilton subjected to vile racist abuse – F1, FIA, Mercedes respond
Sam Hall Monday 19 July 2021 08:12 – Updated: 08:13 Formula 1, the FIA and Mercedes have issued a statement condemning the vile, racist abuse […]
Hamilton subjected to vile racist abuse – F1, FIA, Mercedes respond
Sam Hall Monday 19 July 2021 08:12 – Updated: 08:13 Formula 1, the FIA and Mercedes have issued a statement condemning the vile, racist abuse […]
FIA reveal Verstappen roll concern in aftermath of Hamilton clash
FIA medical rescue coordinator Dr Ian Roberts has revealed the team was concerned Max Verstappen had rolled his Red Bull in his first-lap incident at […]
FIA rules out mid-season penalty points change
FIA race director Michael Masi has ruled out the possibility of a mid-season change to the penalty points system as the teams agreed to it […]
FIA approves new Pirelli tyres for British Grand Prix
F1 will use the new construction of Pirelli rear tyre at the British Grand Prix and for the remainder of the season after the switch […]
FIA clamps down on drivers waiting in Austria’s final corner
On occasion groups of cars were almost at a stop at the last two corners to try and find a gap, while other drivers were […]
Verstappen accepts FIA burnout clampdown despite feeling it was “funny and safe”
Will Gray Thursday 1 July 2021 14:44 – Updated: 15:03 Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has heeded the warning issued by the FIA after performing […]
Ferrari calls for “tighter reins” on FIA staff
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto believes the FIA must build a stronger technical team to cope with F1’s complex regulations and avoid future confusion. The […]
FIA investigating additional gravel trap solutions for Red Bull Ring
Michael Masi has confirmed the FIA is looking into additional gravel trap solutions for the problematic turns nine and 10 at the Red Bull Ring. […]
Ferrari awarded highest rating of FIA Environmental Accreditation
Ferrari has been awarded the highest level of FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme certification. The programme which has been developed by F1’s governing body is aimed […]
Mercedes Red Bull battle has forced 'increased technical clarity' – FIA
FIA race director Michael Masi has declared that this year’s F1 title fight between Red Bull and Mercedes has forced his hand into issuing numerous […]
FIA would have investigated Bottas F1 pitlane spin without complaint
Mercedes driver Bottas spun his car while exiting the team’s pit box in second practice at the Red Bull Ring last Friday, having attempted to […]
FIA under fire for rolling out 'more technical directives than press releases' this season
Alfa Romeo team principal Fred Vasseur has criticised the FIA for its recent wave of technical directives he feels is “not the right way” to […]
F1 teams 'thinking twice' over 'armageddon' radio messages – FIA
Ian Parkes Tuesday 29 June 2021 10:37 – Updated: 10:41 FIA race director Michael Masi has revealed the F1 teams are ‘thinking twice’ before speaking […]
Ferrari: FIA should talk with F1 teams, not issue technical directives
The FIA issued a note earlier this week announcing a clampdown on pitstop procedures in a bid to slow them down after some teams raised […]
FIA to clamp down on flexing rear wings
By Steven De Groote on 13 May 2021, 11:36 Observing ever increasing flexibility in rear wings of some Formula One cars, the FIA has decided […]
Mazepin penalised for Perez “near-collision” and not ignoring blue flags – FIA
FIA race director Michael Masi has explained the reasoning for Nikita Mazepin’s penalty during the Portuguese Grand Prix. The Haas driver was handed a five-second […]
FIA joins forces with IOC to launch inaugural virtual series
GPFans Staff Monday 26 April 2021 17:53 The FIA is to join forces with the International Olympic Committee [IOC] by participating in the inaugural Olympic […]
FIA joins forces with IOC to launch inaugural virtual series
GPFans Staff Monday 26 April 2021 17:53 The FIA is to join forces with the International Olympic Committee [IOC] by participating in the inaugural Olympic […]
FIA reject Russell “early” DRS crash cause claim
FIA race director Michael Masi has rejected claims from George Russell that the activation of DRS on a drying Imola track was a factor in […]
FIA reject Russell “early” DRS crash cause claim
FIA race director Michael Masi has rejected claims from George Russell that the activation of DRS on a drying Imola track was a factor in […]
‘A challenge’ for fans to return in 2021, FIA warn
The FIA’s new head of medical and rescue, Dr Paul Rea, says it will be difficult to get fans back to Formula 1 races this […]