FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is adamant that Andretti will have a power unit supplier should FOM accept their entry into Formula 1, for the 2025 season. The governing body recently approved Andretti’s proposal to become an 11th team in F1, although it’s the FOM who will have the final say over whether the Americans
MoreSeveral questions have been asked as to why the FIA are revisiting a penalty awarded to Lewis Hamilton at the Qatar Grand Prix, after he crossed a live circuit. Following his collision with George Russell on the opening lap of the Qatar GP, Hamilton was seen running across the Lusail International Circuit, once all but
MoreLewis Hamilton’s penalty from the recent Qatar Grand Prix is going to be reviewed by the FIA, as they are concerned that his “role model status” could impact actions taken by young drivers. Hamilton retired from the Qatar GP at the first corner, after colliding with team-mate George Russell. The seven-time World Champion tried to
MoreIn the aftermath of his controversial weekend at the Qatar Grand Prix, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has officially warned Lance Stroll for his conduct, shedding light on a moment of frustration and a potential turning point in his career. Following the qualifying session, Stroll’s emotions ran high as he exited his car and
MoreThe FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has underlined the ultimate authority of the FIA and FOM in deciding whether Andretti’s bid to join Formula 1 should be accepted, despite substantial resistance from F1 teams. The issue has sparked tensions in the FIA-F1 relationship, but Ben Sulayem remains unfazed, comparing their partnership to the Vatican and
MoreLance Stroll was topping the majority of the headlines last weekend at the Qatar Grand Prix, after the Aston Martin driver pushed his personal trainer. The Canadian’s anger at being eliminated in Q1 once again was on show to the world at the Lusail International Circuit last Friday evening, with his rampage having started by
MoreFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has stressed that the governing body don’t plan on changing a key rule anytime soon, impacting three-time World Champion Max Verstappen. Verstappen sealed his third consecutive Drivers’ Championship last weekend at the Qatar Grand Prix, after finishing second in the sprint race at the Lusail International Circuit. He claimed the
MoreThe FIA has announced a partnership with Formula One to proactively address the extreme conditions that drivers had to endure during the Qatar Grand Prix. Following complaints from multiple drivers about the scorching temperatures during the event, which led to three drivers seeking medical attention due to overheating, both organisations have committed to preventing a
MoreAston Martin’s team principal, Mike Krack, has stepped up to defend the embattled Formula 1 driver, Lance Stroll, amid growing speculation about his future within his father’s F1 team. The 24-year-old Canadian driver recently found himself in a precarious position with the FIA following incidents during the Qatar Grand Prix weekend. Rumours abound that Stroll’s
MoreFormer Formula 1 driver Gerhard Berger has offered both praise and criticism in the wake of the extreme conditions at the Qatar Grand Prix. As several F1 drivers suffered from exhaustion and health issues during the race, Berger questioned the fitness of the athletes while Max Verstappen and others shared their experiences. The Qatar Grand
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