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F1 swearing ban: Why can’t drivers swear over team radio and will they be suspended from races?

The controversial new rules have irked a number of drivers after Max Verstappen’s penalty last year

The Independent UK

Spotlight shifts to FIA as F1 teams agree to partial Concorde Agreement

Formula 1 and its 11 2026 teams agreeing commercial terms for a new five-year Concorde Agreement is welcome news as the series is nearing the end of the current deal, and is preparing for Cadillac's arrival.

Autosport

Verstappen agrees with FIA president on V10s returning to F1 - but negotiations must be private

Max Verstappen has agreed with the FIA president that V10 engines should return to Formula 1, but believes the negotiations must be held behind closed doors.

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Motorsport UK threatens taking legal action against FIA amid "erosion of accountability"

Motorsport UK chairman David Richards has threatened to take legal action against the FIA unless it addresses what he called an “erosion of accountability” under president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's leadership.

Autosport

Motorsport UK threatens taking legal action against FIA

The long-time motorsport governing body published a note citing concerns regarding the FIA's current governing actions, threatening legal action if needed.

Motorsport

F1 stewards panel to expand at Australian GP – as FIA make change for 2025 season

The panel usually consists of three officials but will increase at six specific races this year

The Independent UK

Wittich breaks his silence on FIA exit: 'No reason given to this day'

Former Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has spoken up about his dismissal from the FIA in his first public comments on the matter.

Autosport

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Two motorsport chiefs barred from FIA meeting over NDA row

Two senior figures were prevented from attending an FIA meeting on Wednesday after refusing to sign non-disclosure agreements.

Motorsport

Motorsport UK chief Richards among those barred from FIA meeting

Two senior motorsport figures were prevented from attending a meeting on Wednesday after refusing to sign non-disclosure agreements.

Autosport

Should F1 weigh up FIA president’s return to V10 engines idea? Our writers have their say

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has suggested Formula 1 should consider a return to V10 engines running on sustainable fuels – but is the pitch worth considering?

Autosport

FIA president thinks F1 should consider return to V10 engines on e-fuels

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem thinks Formula 1 should at least consider switching back to V10 engines in the future, running on sustainable fuel.

Autosport

Ben Sulayem: F1 should consider return to V10 engines on e-fuels

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem thinks Formula 1 should at least consider switching back to V10 engines in the future, running on sustainable fuel.

Motorsport

FIA boss reveals ‘new blood’ for 2025 F1 season after shock race director exit

Niels Wiitch was removed from his role as F1 race director in the final weeks of last season

The Independent UK

F1 stars face 2025 race ban under controversial new swearing rules

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen was punished for swearing last year

The Independent UK

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Al-Attiyah sends letter to FIA president over Dakar frustrations

Dacia Sandriders driver Nasser Al-Attiyah has revealed he has sent a letter to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem over his grievances from this year's Dakar Rally.

Autosport

Ben Sulayem fires another media retort with British GP comment

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has delivered an attack on the media along with a confusing statement about the Formula 1 British Grand Prix.

Autosport

Russell never expected GPDA F1 role to get "so political"

George Russell “never expected to have so much on my hands and for it to be so political” in his Formula 1 role as a Grand Prix Drivers’ Association director.

Motorsport

Russell: Ben Sulayem needs to tell F1 drivers what the FIA’s goal is

George Russell has implored FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to “express what his goal is” with motorsport’s governing body, amid the ongoing tension between the Emirati former rally driver and Formula 1 racers.

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Russell: Ben Sulayem needs to tell F1 drivers what the FIA’s goal is

Autosport

Ben Sulayem finds ally in swearing clampdown in Mercedes boss Wolff

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s push to drive swearing out of Formula 1 has received unlikely support from Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.

Autosport

Crunch day for controversial FIA vote

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem will discover today if changes to the motorsport federation’s statutes will be approved.

Autosport

Ben Sulayem open to F1 permanent stewards – but asks who pays for them

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem supports the idea of having permanent stewards in Formula 1 – but says the real issue is who pays for them.

Autosport

Ben Hunt: F1 teams concerned by FIA proposal to change governance rules

On Tuesday evening this writer received a phone call from a senior member of staff at an F1 team expressing their concern about the bombshell that the FIA is proposing to change the way it is governed.

Autosport

FIA looks to change rules into its governance after recent controversies

The FIA wants to make changes to its rules following investigations into president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and his governance.

Motorsport

Ben Sulayem hails Cadillac entry as win for F1 after being sent to ‘hell and back’

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem believes Cadillac’s planned entry into Formula 1 is a win for everybody after suggesting he was sent to ‘hell and back’ for opening up the grid.

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