F1 News

The FIA admitted a human error compromised fairness in Singapore sprint qualifying.

Several teams were frustrated after a race control error left cars down on power in Singapore sprint qualifying.

The FIA confirmed a second error in Singapore sprint qualifying in addition to a timing and scoring display glitch.

The FIA completed its investigation into the Sepang incident, where half the field stopped behind the safety car.

The FIA completed its review of the power-unit software issue that delayed the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Mercedes confirmed that George Russell will take a grid penalty at the Singapore Grand Prix after retiring in Malaysia.

George Russell is set to receive a grid penalty for the Singapore Grand Prix following his retirement at Sepang.

The first wet race of the 2026 Formula 1 season descended into chaos as several cars lost power during formation laps.

The FIA explained why Formula 1 cars experienced technical problems before the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

The Formula 1 Commission has rubber-stamped the proposed changes to reduce the lengths of races in 2027 by 15km, in line with the expected power unit changes for next season.

The Formula 1 Commission agreed regulatory changes for 2026 and 2027, including shorter race distances from next season.

Charles Leclerc has explained why he refrained from trying to copy Lewis Hamilton’s driving style when extracting the most out of Ferrari’s 2026 Formula 1 car was tricky.

Kimi Antonelli won the Spanish Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen after a virtual safety car cost Lando Norris the lead.

George Russell says he will take an engine penalty when Mercedes introduces its upgraded Formula 1 power unit.

The Audi Formula 1 team will follow through with its intention to appeal Yuki Tsunoda's lack of penalty for causing an extra formation lap in the Italian Grand Prix, Autosport understands.

There have been several examples of Formula 1 2026's regulations radically changing the style of racing at some of the 24 circuits on the calendar, but Monza's slipstream festival was the most dramatic example yet.

Audi notified the FIA that it intended to appeal the decision not to penalise Yuki Tsunoda over his positioning for an Italian Grand Prix restart.

Oscar Piastri has been handed a three-place grid penalty for the Italian Grand Prix after impeding Liam Lawson during qualifying at Monza. The penalty drops the McLaren driver from third to sixth on the grid for Sunday's…

The FIA Courts are aware of public comments questioning the independence and impartiality of the judges of the panel that decided Case ICA-2026-06-07-08-09. The FIA Courts wish to make clear that the appointment and…

Alpine Formula 1 boss Flavio Briatore has questioned the fairness of the appeal procedure against the Monaco Grand Prix results, claiming one judge has a close relationship with McLaren. Pierre Gasly was one of several…

Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has lost his Monaco Grand Prix podium finish after all, as his penalties for pitlane speeding stand, the FIA’s International Court of Appeal (ICA) has ruled. Gasly was one of several…

Hearing Case ICA-2026-06-07-08-09: Appeals lodged by McLaren Racing Limited and Red Bull Racing Limited against Decisions No. 1 and No. 2 dated 12 June 2026 contained in Document 99 of the Stewards of the 2026 Monaco…

Formula 1 grands prix are set to become shorter in 2027 as the series changes the balance between electrical and internal-combustion power. This has been a possibility since changes to the technical formula were…

Ferrari will introduce an upgrade to its Formula 1 power unit at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix with it permitted under the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities system. This year, F1 introduced the ADUO…

After starting the 2026 Formula 1 season strongly, Haas admits that it has been overtaken and out-developed by its rivals this year. However, team boss Ayao Komatsu and driver Oliver Bearman both remain hopeful that it…

The FIA’s ADUO announcement – the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities for Formula 1 power units – had been a long time coming. In fact, after the results of the first period were shared with all teams and…

The FIA has published the results of the latest Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) evaluation for Formula 1 power units - with Red Bull-Ford still considered the benchmark. According to the governing…

Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) is a mechanism within the 2026 Formula 1 Technical Regulations (Article C4) allowing Power Unit manufacturers whose Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) performance…

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says its appeal against the Monaco Grand Prix result, which is being held on Tuesday, stems from its concern for "the integrity of the sport". On Tuesday, the FIA's…

Formula 1's governing body the FIA condemned the online harassment directed at its race stewards following their decision to apply the rulebook and penalise Alpine driver Franco Colapinto at Zandvoort. Colapinto and…

Mercedes has officially decided its Formula 1 world championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix after it decided to give him a new power unit, exceeding his…

Next week, the FIA will hear the appeals from McLaren and Red Bull against the decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly’s podium at the Monaco Grand Prix. The Alpine driver crossed the line in third on 7 June but two…

After the practice starts during winter testing in Bahrain proved rather problematic for several Formula 1 outfits, the issue quickly sparked a political debate in the paddock. Many teams wanted more time during the…

The FIA International Court of Appeal will hear McLaren and Red Bull's appeals concerning the reversal of Pierre Gasly's two pit-lane speeding penalties from the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.

The complaints have been rumbling since before the start of the Formula 1 season. Periodically they intensify, especially at so-called ‘energy-starved’ circuits where the ratio of corners to straights, and the type of corners, mitigate against the new-generation cars being able to recharge their batteries through the lap.

When the 2026 Formula 1 rules were introduced, the FIA frequently spoke about the so-called "nimble car concept".

While Formula 1 insists - based on its own Formula 1 Fan Voice programme - that fans are enjoying the racing, drivers have been far more critical of the 2026 regulations so far.

With the first Formula 1 season under the new technical regulations approaching its halfway point, the summer break provides a good opportunity to take stock. The 2026 rules, with their much greater emphasis on electric power, have sparked considerable debate both in and outside the paddock.

Halfway through the 2026 Formula 1 season, the new technical regulations – with a much greater emphasis on electric power and energy management – continue to divide opinion among fans and drivers.

The FIA has ratified a move toward a 60/40 power-unit split and confirmed safety-related changes.

Mercedes backed the FIA process after Red Bull-Ford Powertrains emerged as the benchmark in the ADUO ranking discussed in Barcelona.

Full transcript from the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Friday press conference with Mattia Binotto, Toto Wolff and Ayao Komatsu.

Formula 1 will review pitlane procedures after Pierre Gasly's Monaco podium was restored by the FIA stewards.

Autosport examines whether planned regulation changes will be enough to keep Max Verstappen committed to Formula 1.

The FIA has confirmed that Pirelli will remain Formula 1's exclusive tyre supplier through the end of the 2028 season.

The FIA, FOM, teams and power unit manufacturers have agreed proposed Formula 1 technical, sporting and financial regulation changes for 2027 and 2028.

Full transcript from the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix post-qualifying press conference with Kimi Antonelli, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.

Fernando Alonso criticised Formula 1's 2026 cars after Friday practice in Monaco, arguing that energy management has taken too much away from driving.

Full transcript from the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix Friday team representatives press conference.

Audi says it has no fundamental issue with V8 engines as F1 stakeholders discuss future power unit regulations.

The FIA and Liberty Media are pressing manufacturers to agree a 2027 power unit compromise around the Spanish Grand Prix weekend.

Media statement from the Formula 1 Commission meeting held on 2 June 2026.

Fernando Alonso has questioned whether the 2026 Formula 1 hybrid regulations reduce the driver’s ability to make a difference.