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Ferrari’s F1 rivals still “uncomfortable” about FIA engine settlement
Mercedes and Red Bull still want answers over Ferrari’s controversial settlement with the FIA regarding the use of its 2019 Formula 1 engine.
WMSC approves COVID-19 tweaks to sporting regulations
The World Motorsport Council updates its regulations regarding movement and conduct in the F1 paddock as a result of COVID-19
Major F1 cost-saving changes approved by FIA
The FIA's World Motor Sport Council has approved major changes to the sporting, technical and financial regulations that will help to safeguard Formula 1 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jean Todt says Australian GP criticism F1 faced was “very unfair”
FIA president Jean Todt believes the criticism aimed at Formula 1 for its handling of the abandoned Australian Grand Prix was “very unfair”, given how quickly the situation escalated.
FIA reveals new safety proposals including increased car strength
The FIA has revealed a wide-ranging number of new safety recommendations following investigations into accidents during 2019.
Renault: F1 needs clarity over Ferrari’s engine settlement
Renault Formula 1 boss Cyril Abiteboul wants Ferrari’s secret settlement with the FIA over the use of its 2019 power unit to be addressed once the season can begin.
Final F1 budget cap offer is on the table… but will teams go for it?
F1 appears to be coming close to an agreement on its new commercial agreement with new budget cap to be set at $145m
3 cars, customer cars, Super F2: What is F1’s alternative future?
Could three-car teams and customer models become the short-term norm for F1 if the sport loses multiple teams in the coming months...?
Jean Todt proposes $50M capped ‘Super Formula 2’ if F1 teams fold
FIA President Jean Todt thinks the current crisis facing the sport could be impetus it needs to bring in a much more drastic budget cap solution
FIA to use lessons from F1 restart to help other series get underway
The FIA will use the learnings from its efforts to restart the Formula 1 season with the Austrian Grand Prix to help racing in its other categories get back underway.
FIA extends F1 shutdown to 63 days amid coronavirus crisis
The FIA has announced a further extension to the mandatory shutdown period for all Formula 1 teams due to the coronavirus crisis.
FIA adds “safeguard clause” as coronavirus reaction method
The FIA has announced a safeguard clause has been added to its international sporting code amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
FIA will closely monitor McLaren’s switch to Mercedes F1 engines
The FIA will closely monitor McLaren’s transition from Renault Formula 1 engines to Mercedes next year to ensure the team does not make any extra performance-related gains.
McLaren: F1’s current crisis the final wake-up call
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl sees the ongoing coronavirus crisis as the most important moment to trigger changes to allow Formula 1 and the teams to survive and improve ahead of crunch talks on the budget cap and other cost-cutting measures.
Mosley: F1 cannot make rational plans during coronavirus
Former FIA President Max Mosley says the current tactic of waiting to see how the coronavirus crisis develops “risks making things worse” for F1 and its teams and has called for drastic measures to be taken.
FIA announces rules overhaul to help 2020 F1 plans
The FIA has taken unprecedented steps with backing from Formula 1 chiefs to change its governing procedures to help the sport prepare for the 2020 season shake-up amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Carey: F1 and FIA has power to change calendar without teams' approval
Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey says teams will not need to formally approve any calendar changes amid attempts to reschedule postponed races into the 2020 schedule.
Brawn on Australian GP cancellation: I think we did a pretty good job
Formula 1 motorsports boss Ross Brawn believes the handling of the Australian Grand Prix cancellation amid the coronavirus outbreak was “a pretty good job of reaching the right conclusion”.
How the Australian GP cancellation unfolded
As Formula 1 teams and paddock personnel arrived at Albert Park on Thursday morning ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, few would have predicted 24 hours later the opening round of the 2020 season would be cancelled.
Ferrari F1 engine row won’t hurt respect with Hamilton, insists Vettel
Sebastian Vettel is confident the ongoing row over Ferrari’s 2019 power unit will not impact on the respect between himself and Formula 1 rival Lewis Hamilton.
Leclerc: Ferrari’s rivals should also trust FIA over engine settlement
Charles Leclerc says Ferrari’s rivals who hit out against its private settlement with the FIA over its engine must trust Formula 1’s governing body over the confidentiality taken out on the agreement.
F1’s Cost Cap broken down
While the 2020 Formula 1 world championship gets underway this weekend in Australia, action has already begun to prepare for the sport’s new Cost Cap system which officially comes into place in 2021.
FIA approves 2021 F1 technical rule tweaks
Formula 1’s 2021 technical regulations have been changed following approval from the FIA World Motor Sport Council with major front wing, rear wing and chassis tweaks.
F1 increases 2020 car weight by 1kg, allows helmet design changes
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has voted through the final 2020 Formula 1 rule tweaks including the car weight increase and allowing drivers unlimited helmet design changes across the season.