What is the role of President of the FIA and what do they do?
The FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been under intense scrutiny in the latter parts of 2024 due to an open letter from the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, which is the trade union for Formula 1 drivers. Ben Sulayem has also appeared in the press on various other occasions, claiming that the British media “convicted […]
Autosport Podcast: Qatar GP preview
In this podcast, the duo discuss the drivers reacting to the latest round of firings by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, as Deputy Race Director Janette Tan and veteran Race Steward Tim Meyer were both let go in surprise fashion, with George Russell reacting by saying: «We’d love to get a little bit of […]
F1 drivers expect changes from “productive” FIA meeting on racing guidelines
Changes to Formula 1’s racing guidelines covering driver attacking moves on inside lines are expected following a lengthy meeting with the drivers ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix. The FIA committed to reassessing F1’s ‘Driving Standards Guidelines’ that inform stewards’ decisions on contentious racing moves, as well as how the drivers go about implementing their […]
Bottas reveals IndyCar switch offer as Indy 500 piques interest
Valtteri Bottas has revealed he turned down an offer to drive in IndyCar full-time next season but insisted he is open to tackling the Indianapolis 500 — though his primary focus remains on Formula 1. The 35-year-old will leave Sauber at the end of 2024 and is expected to replace Mick Schumacher as reserve driver […]
Perez has no interest in taking on IndyCar when his time in F1 is up
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez has no interest in a switch to the IndyCar Series whenever his time comes to an end in Formula 1. The 34-year-old Mexican signed an extension back in June to remain with Red Bull through 2026. However, the new deal has been called into question after Perez has only achieved […]
Monza to remain on F1 calendar as Italian GP host until 2031
Formula 1 has announced that the Monza circuit will remain as host of the Italian Grand Prix until the 2031 season. The track set in a former royal park north of Milan has hosted the most F1 races since the world championship era began, with Monza holding the Italian GP every year since 1950 other […]
Ferrari is «really interested in me» for 2025 F1 season
Sauber racer Zhou Guanyu says Ferrari is «really interested» in hiring him as a reserve driver, as he finds himself a free agent for the 2025 Formula 1 season. The future Audi team has decided to replace both Zhou and his team-mate Valtteri Bottas, hiring veteran Nico Hulkenberg and F2 championship leader Gabriel Bortoleto to […]
Was Sainz wrong to ignore Ferrari’s orders in Las Vegas GP? Our writers have their say
Charles Leclerc was furious at the end of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, making his feelings clear over the radio to engineer Bryan Bozzi after Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz ignored orders not to attack him. Having looked on course to overcut Sainz during the final round of stops, Leclerc was passed by the Spaniard who duly secured another […]
How the FIA and Pirelli have responded to avoid repeat Qatar tyre troubles
Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli and the FIA have worked together on an action plan that should help avoid a repeat of the tyre problems that marred last year’s Qatar Grand Prix, Autosport has learned. As F1 returned to the revamped Losail circuit in 2023, it hit trouble as tyre problems were encountered because of […]