Bottas to Start From Back of Grid at Mexico City After Power‑Unit Change
Valtteri Bottas will incur a sizable grid drop at the Mexico City Grand Prix after Alfa Romeo’s team replaced his power‑unit, Formula1.com reports.
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FIA Teams Up with Amazon Web Services to Modernise Future F1 Regulations
The FIA has signed a strategic partnership with AWS to boost data analytics, simulation and rule‑making capabilities for Formula 1.
Hamilton Tops Final Practice at United States Grand Prix After Leclerc’s Lap Deleted
Lewis Hamilton leads final practice session at Austin, with Leclerc’s lap removed by FIA for a safety car infringement.
Formula 1 to Revert Controversial Rule Change After Just One Season
F1 announces reversal of a contested regulation following its first year of implementation.
DR Congo condemns Formula 1’s decision to race in Rwanda
The Democratic Republic of Congo has labelled Formula 1’s planned Rwanda Grand Prix ‘indefensible’, sparking a diplomatic row ahead of the 2026 season.
Formula 1 to Return to Africa: Ben Sulayem Calls It a Historic Moment
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem hailed the upcoming African Grand Prix as a landmark for the sport.
Rwanda to Host Formula 1 African Grand Prix in the 2030s
FIA awards Rwanda a future African Grand Prix licence, marking a new chapter for F1 in Africa.
FIA Confirms Sprint Qualifying Process Was Compromised at Singapore Grand Prix
The FIA admitted that procedural errors at the Singapore sprint qualifying undermined fairness, prompting a review of sprint formats.
FIA Confirms Human Error Caused Power Disparity in Singapore Sprint Qualifying
The FIA has acknowledged a technical mistake that gave some drivers a power advantage during the Singapore sprint qualifying, prompting calls for tighter procedural checks.
FIA Confirms Software Bug Fixes Ahead of Bahrain GP, Promises Updated Wet‑Weather Engine Settings
The FIA has announced fixes for a software glitch that disrupted engine performance during the Malaysia race, with new updates slated for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
FIA Wraps Up Investigation Into Malaysia Chaos, Outlines New Safety Measures
The FIA has finished probing the chaotic Malaysian GP and will enforce stricter protocols ahead of Singapore.
F1 Teams Await Mid‑October Decision on 2026 Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix
Formula One teams expect a final verdict on the season‑ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi by mid‑October, according to Sky Sports.
F1 to Shorten Race Distance to 300km from 2027
Formula 1 will trim the 305‑km race length to 300km starting next season, per FIA decision.
Cancellation of Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix Delayed Amid Ongoing Middle‑East Conflict
FIA officials have postponed the formal cancellation of the Qatar and Abu Dhabi races as diplomatic talks continue, leaving the 2024 calendar in limbo.
F1 Races to Be Trimmed by 15 km Starting 2027 After FIA Commission Vote
The FIA’s sporting commission has approved a 15‑kilometre reduction in Grand Prix distances from the 2027 season, a move aimed at tightening race length and improving viewer engagement.
F1 Commission Approves Shorter Grand Prix Races Starting in 2027
The FIA Formula 1 Commission has voted to trim race lengths from 2027, aiming for tighter action and better fan engagement.
F1 Commission Approves Shorter Grand Prix Races from 2027
Formula 1’s governing body will trim race distances to keep the sport engaging and sustainable.
Haas boss Guenther Steiner pushes back on FIA president’s comments about Fernando Alonso
Guenther Steiner rebuts Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s suggestion that Fernando Alonso’s recent performance reflects a ‘political agenda’, defending the Spaniard’s on‑track merit.
Drivers Demand Madrid Circuit Revamp After ‘Very Poor’ Spanish GP
F1 stars call for safety upgrades as the Spanish GP left them feeling ‘sleepy’
FIA President Says Fernando Alonso Cannot Exit F1 While Uncompetitive
Mohammed Ben Sulayem warns that a departure by Fernando Alonso would be ‘not acceptable’ if the two‑time champion is still struggling to be competitive.
Spanish Grand Prix 2026: Key Takeaways from the Thursday Press Conference
Highlights from the official press briefing ahead of the 2026 Spanish GP.
Audi to Appeal Yuki Tsunoda’s Italian GP Result
Audi will contest the stewards’ decision that left Tsunoda unpenalised for the 2024 Italian Grand Prix incident.
FIA President Ben Sulayem assures drivers and teams of safety ahead of Middle East Grand Prix
Ben Sulayem says the FIA will not expose Formula 1 participants to any risk over the upcoming Saudi Arabian and Abu Dhabi events.
Formula 2 Unveils New Car for 2027 Season and Beyond at Monza
The FIA Formula 2 Championship has officially launched its new challenger for the 2027 season and beyond during the Italian Grand Prix weekend in Monza.
Gasly stripped of Monaco podium after McLaren and Red Bull win appeals
The FIA has reinstated penalties on Pierre Gasly, removing his third‑place finish at Monaco following successful appeals by McLaren and Red Bull.