Tags: FIA
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‘Spectacular’ overtake button planned for new PUs
As part of the plans for Formula 1’s new generation of power units, teams are set to receive an upgraded overtake button.
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Fernley ‘delighted’ with cost cap, but F1 needs more
This year’s cost cap is a step towards sustainability for Formula racing, but the sport is not quite there yet, according to Bob Fernley.
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FIA not looking to balance engine performance
The FIA do not feel they will need to intervene to converge the different power units in Formula 1 under the engine freeze.
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F1 to discuss salary cap with the drivers
From budget cap to salary cap, F1 will sit down with the drivers to discuss the latter, but not everyone is in favour.
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Teams open to sprint race, but want more details
Formula 1 teams are reported to be open to the idea of sprint races, but have requested further details as to how they would work.
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2022 engine freeze unanimously approved
A proposal to freeze engine development from the start of the 2022 season has been unanimously approved in the latest F1 commission meeting.
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FIA software determines barrier structures and angles
The FIA’s latest efforts to improve safety has seen motorsport’s governing body develop software that makes it possible to simulate accidents at individual corners.
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FIA approve 2021 cars for 18-inch tyre tests
The FIA will allow the use of modified 2021 cars to test Pirelli’s 18-inch tyres, meaning McLaren can take part.
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Chinese GP to only happen ‘if something changes’
Stefano Domenicali, the new Formula 1 CEO, has indicated the 2021 Chinese Grand Prix is now merely a reserve option “if something changes”.
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Bahrain new season opener, Imola returns to schedule
Formula 1 has announced an updated calendar for the 2021 season, with Bahrain the season opener on March 28 and Imola added to the schedule.
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Ecclestone’s call to ‘get rid of bloody silly engines’
Bernie Ecclestone has called on Liberty Media and the FIA to “get rid of these bloody silly engines” – also known as 1.6l V6 turbo hybrids.
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Todt not expecting a ‘normal’ F1 2021 calendar
FIA president Jean Todt has warned that he expects schedules across many racing categories in 2021 to be affected, including Formula 1.
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Domenicali to simplify ‘Bible-like’ regulations
Incoming president of the Formula One Group Stefano Domenicali wants to simplify the technical and sporting regulations.
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Hamilton, Schumacher honoured with FIA awards
Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher received special awards from FIA president Jean Todt at the annual Prize Giving Ceremony in Geneva.
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2021 Formula 1 entry fees confirmed by FIA
The FIA have finalised the entry fees which teams will be required to pay for the upcoming 2021 Formula 1 season.
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FIA introduces sustainable fuels for F1 testing
The FIA have released their first barrels of 100% sustainable fuel for power unit manufacturers to begin testing.
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Fernley to take over Domenicali’s single-seater chief role
Bob Fernley, former deputy principal of Force India, will take over from Stefano Domenicali as the FIA Single Seater Commission president.
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F1 ratifies record-breaking 23-race calendar
It’s officially in the books…now let’s see if Formula 1 is able to get back to a more normal schedule with 23 races to come in 2021.
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F1, FIA back Haas response to Mazepin video
Formula 1 and the FIA have issued a joint statement supporting Haas in their condemnation of driver Nikita Mazepin for his behaviour in an Instagram video.
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Masi warns drivers: No excuses for impeding
F1 race director Michael Masi has warned the drivers the stewards will penalise anyone impeding a rival in qualifying, there’ll be no excuses.
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Roberts: Not heroic, did what was necessary
Stepping into the flames to help Romain Grosjean, F1 doctor Ian Roberts says he’s not a hero, he did “what was necessary”.
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F1 doc: ‘Grosjean’s visor had melted’
Doctor Ian Roberts, one on the first of the scene of Romain Grosjean’s fiery crash, says such was the blaze that the Haas driver’s visor “in fact melted”.
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Brawn says ‘halo was a lifesaver’ in Grosjean crash
Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn has promised a “deep investigation” into Romain Grosjean’s horror crash in Bahrain.
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Warning light panels mandatory from 2022
All Formula 1 and MotoGP circuits will have be fitted with warning light panels from 2022 in yet another step towards making racing safer.
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In ‘hindsight’ Masi would have delayed Q2 start
Michael Masi says in “hindsight” he would have delayed the start of Q2 at the Turkish Grand Prix until he was certain a recovery vehicle was off the track.
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F1 unveils 23-race provisional calendar for 2021
Formula 1 and the FIA have announced a 23-race provisional calendar for 2021, starting in Australia on March 21 and ending in Abu Dhabi on December 5.
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Split F2 and F3 schedules released for 2021
A new-look calendar for Formula 2 and Formula 3 in 2021 has been confirmed with split schedules for the junior series.
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Vietnam axed from calendar, Interlagos stays
The Vietnamese GP has been dropped from Formula 1’s 2021 calendar while the Brazilian GP will stay at Interlagos for another year.
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F2 and F3 announce cost-cutting measures for 2021
Formula 2 and Formula 3 have unveiled new measures for 2021 with the objective of helping to cut costs throughout the junior series.
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FIA evaluating procedures to protect marshals
The FIA has announced it will evaluate whether any changes need to be made as marshals were still on the track while drivers unlapped themselves at Imola.