F1 increases mandatory pitstop tally for Monaco GP amid FIA commission changes

F1 increases mandatory pitstop tally for Monaco GP amid FIA commission changes

The Monaco Grand Prix will receive additional mandatory pitstops to promote more eventful racing during Formula 1 grands prix at the principality – as the FIA ratified further new rules at its latest commission meeting. It led to a number of resolutions across the championship’s sporting, technical, and financial regulations, but also hosted discussions with […]

Sargeant steps down from Genesis-backed sportscar seat

Sargeant steps down from Genesis-backed sportscar seat

Former Formula 1 driver Logan Sargeant has withdrawn from his planned commitments with the Genesis-backed IDEC Sport team in the European Le Mans Series this year. The French outfit announced on Tuesday that Sargeant was “stepping away from the sport to pursue further interests” and would be replaced by another driver in the coming days. […]

“I hadn’t had any bad moments until I came to Honda; I was spoiled”

“I hadn’t had any bad moments until I came to Honda; I was spoiled”

Joan Mir feels it was tough for him to accept an uncompetitive bike at Honda because he had been “spoiled” by his early success in MotoGP with Suzuki. Mir’s arrival at Repsol Honda in 2023 coincided with a slump in the Japanese manufacturer’s performance in the premier class, and he has since struggled to get […]

FIA’s going too far with in-cockpit language restrictions

FIA’s going too far with in-cockpit language restrictions

Williams driver Carlos Sainz says the FIA’s clampdown on swearing is “too much” and thinks it would be bad for Formula 1 if drivers were no longer allowed to show emotion inside the car. Last month, F1’s governing body issued an update to its Sporting Code, featuring a series of stewards’ penalty guidelines to handle […]