Tags: FIA
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FIA left perplexed by loose drain cover issue
FIA race director Michael Masi said there is “no explanation” as to why a manhole came lose on the opening day of practice in Baku.
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China: Thursday’s FIA Drivers’ Press Conference
Alexander Albon, Kimi Raikkonen, Sergio Perez and Romain Grosjean field questions from the press in China.
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Drivers want ‘let them race’ attitude from stewards
The Formula 1 drivers met with the Bahrain stewards on Friday to discuss the adoption of a “let them race” attitude towards on-track incidents.
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FIA to install extra lights in Bahrain
The FIA will install a second set of start lights halfway down the grid before the start of Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix.
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Q4 qualy format back on agenda for F1 2020
A change to the qualifying format could be introduced as early as next season with F1’s Strategy Group toying with the idea of a Q4 session again.
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FIA splits Whiting’s role in Bahrain
It has been said that Charlie Whiting will be difficult to replace with the FIA opting to use two people to cover his role at this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix.
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Bahrain: Thursday’s FIA driver press conference
Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, Valtteri Bottas, Pierre Gasly and Daniil Kvyat sit down with the press in Bahrain.
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Mock up pictures of the proposed 2021 cars
Formula 1 is set to undergo yet another overhaul come 2021 with pictures of the 2021 cars leaked online.
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F1 bosses to finally offer clarity over 2021 rules
Formula 1 will know later today what the sport’s future could look like with Liberty Media and the FIA set to present their vision for 2021 to the teams.
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FIA ‘working on a solution’ to start light issues
With at least two drivers complaining they could not see the start lights in Melbourne due to other cars’ wings, the FIA are “working on a solution.”
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Wolff: ‘Impossible’ to replace Whiting
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes the FIA are starting to realise how difficult replacing Charlie Whiting will be.
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‘Fastest lap point livened up the closing stages’
Ross Brawn believes the decision to award a point for the fastest lap of the race “livened up” the closing stages of Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix.
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F1 to reveal 2021 vision prior to Bahrain GP
Formula 1’s Strategy Group will meet on March 26 with the FIA and Liberty Media presenting their vision for the sport in 2021.
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Australia: Friday’s FIA press conference
Team bosses from Ferrari, Mercedes, Renault and Red Bull sit down with the press in Melbourne, Australia.
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Ecclestone: Whiting’s passing a big loss for F1
Bernie Ecclestone says it will be “impossible” to replace Charlie Whiting following the tragic death of the F1 race director.
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Charlie Whiting has died, age 66
F1 race director Charlie Whiting has passed away, age 66.
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FIA appoint Michael Masi as Aus GP race director
Michael Masi has been named as the official race director for the Australian Grand Prix following the death of Charlie Whiting.
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Vettel: Whiting was a racer, a nice guy
Sebastian Vettel has remembered Charlie Whiting as a “racer” and “just a very nice guy” following the death of the FIA race director.
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Formula 1 pays tribute to Charlie Whiting
Formula 1 has this morning woken to the sad news that FIA race director Charlie Whiting has passed away.
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F1 approves return of bonus point system
Formula 1 has officially approved plans to introduce a bonus points system in time for the season opener at the Australian Grand Prix.
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FIA ‘approves’ tenders for more standardised parts
Last month the FIA invited companies to tender for standardised gearboxes, however, it looks as if that is just the latest push for standardised parts with more to come.
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Extra point for fastest lap could be on the way
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has given its approval to introduce giving a point to the driver that sets the fastest lap in races.
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Todt: F1’s need for controversy ‘unfortunate’
FIA president Jean Todt feels Formula 1’s need to court controversy and criticise any changes is “a bit unfortunate”.
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FIA issues tender for standard gearboxes
Formula 1 is set to race standard gearboxes from 2021 onward with the FIA issuing an invitation to tender.
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‘2019 wing changes won’t be perfect’
Formula 1 has taken a step towards improving overtaking in 2019 by simplifying the front wings but Pat Symonds concedes it is not a “perfect” solution.
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F1 using ‘overtaking sim’ to design future tracks
Formula 1’s new circuits could all be designed purely around overtaking with Pat Symonds revealing F1 has designed the “world’s first overtaking simulation.”
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Brawn reveals plan if 2019 rules fail to work
Formula 1’s Head of Sport Ross Brawn has announced that the division will react if the new rules for the 2019 season do not go down well.
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Monza proposes major track changes for 2022
The home of the Italian Grand Prix is has proposed major changes to its circuit to celebrate its centenary year in 2022.
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Kimi steals show at FIA prize-giving gala
Kimi Raikkonen was in fine form last night at the FIA Prize-Giving Gala in Saint Petersburg, thanks to a drink or seven.
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FIA: Aeroscreen would not have protected Leclerc
The FIA believe that the aeroscreen would not have protected Charles Leclerc even 10% as much as the halo did in his opening lap crash in Spa.