The race control errors which continued during the 2022 F1 season must be addressed as the FIA completes its shake-up of the administration.
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FIA appoints F1’s Nielsen to sporting director role created after Abu Dhabi row
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has completed the restructuring of its Formula 1 governance team which began following the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
How serious a setback is F1’s five-year absence for its growth in China?
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1’s 15 years of growth in China have been followed by a five-year absence. Can it regain its lost momentum in a priority market?
Mercedes hope to finally ‘unlock the potential that was always in the car’ in test
2023 F1 season
Posted onMercedes has given the clearest indication yet of the design direction it is pursuing with its new car for 2023 and its expectations of its performance.
FIA’s clampdown on drivers’ political statements won’t be “harsh” – Wolff
2023 F1 season
Posted onMercedes’ team principal Toto Wolff doubts the FIA’s new clampdown on drivers making political statements will be as “harsh” as coverage of it has suggested.
Andretti’s tie-up with Cadillac “definitely a positive” for F1 bid – Wolff
2023 F1 season
Posted onAndretti’s claim to a place on the Formula 1 grid has been strengthened by its tie-up with Cadillac, says Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.
Magnussen’s Daytona return thwarted by hand injury
2023 F1 season
Posted onKevin Magnussen may be unable to take part in the Daytona 24 Hours at the end of the month after injuring his hand.
Verstappen returns to Drive to Survive as season five launch date is confirmed
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe fifth series of Netflix’s popular Formula 1 documentary Drive to Survive will appear on February 24th, the championship has announced.
Benetton, 40 years on: How a fashion label conquered Formula 1
F1 history
Posted onThis week 40 years ago, an Italian fashion label signed a deal which began one of F1’s most successful, influential and colourful sponsorship programmes.
The forgotten story of the first time F1 snubbed Michael Andretti in 1986
F1 history
Posted onMichael Andretti’s chance of a Formula 1 debut in 1986 was thwarted when the sport’s governing body refused to give him a superlicence.
“Lucky!”: Official Bernie Ecclestone documentary reviewed
Reviews
Posted onFormula 1 fans who enjoyed ‘Senna’ will find more of interest in ‘Lucky!’ even if former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone is a less sympathetic subject.
Why does an American car-making giant suddenly want to be in Formula 1?
2023 F1 season
Posted onGeneral Motors’ brands have never competed in Formula 1 before, so why has Cadillac announced plans to enter with Andretti?
More new F1 team bids expected but process will take “several months”
2023 F1 season
Posted onYesterday’s announcement from Andretti and Cadillac that they intend to submit an entry to compete in Formula 1 is expected to be the first of several.
Andretti-Cadillac announcement gets a cooler reception from F1 than FIA
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 was quick to point out it and the FIA will decide whether Andretti and Cadillac’s plans to enter the championship will go ahead.
Andretti and Cadillac announce plans to enter Formula 1
2023 F1 season
Posted onAndretti has formally announced it intends to submit an entry to compete in the Formula 1 world championship in collaboration with General Motors brand Cadillac.
What happened to the last 10 new teams to enter Formula 1?
F1 history
Posted onThe FIA is looking into admitting a new team into Formula 1. But while gaining an entry is difficult, staying in is even harder.
Drivers shocked by death of motorsport “hero” Ken Block in snowmobile accident
Other motorsports
Posted onDrivers across the motorsport world have shared their shock at the sudden death of rallying star Ken Block yesterday.
Leclerc and Vasseur’s familiarity no problem for me – Sainz
2023 F1 season
Posted onCharles Leclerc has worked with new Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur before but Carlos Sainz Jnr says he won’t be at a disadvantage.
FIA over-reacted to ‘porpoising’ concerns after Baku – Symonds
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1’s chief technical officer Pat Symonds believes the sport’s governing body went too far in its bid to reduce ‘porpoising’ after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Streiff, F1 podium finisher who was paralysed in crash, dies aged 67
2022 F1 season
Posted onPhilippe Streiff, who reached the Formula 1 podium at his sixth attempt before his career was cut short by injury, has died at the age of 67.