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Will an FIA rule change lead to a popular F1 talent school's revival?

An adjustment to Appendix K of the FIA’s International Sporting Code does not, on the face of it, sound like much to get excited about. But for fans of historic racing, the decision announced following last month’s World Motor Sport Council meeting to issue Historic Technical Passports (HTPs) to machinery…

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Live: Macau Grand Prix - Day 2

Friday's track action at the Macau Grand Prix sees qualifying take place for the main attractions of the week.

Autosport

Can Mercedes defend its GT World Cup?

Raffaele Marciello’s victory in the 2023 FIA GT World Cup was his final act as a Mercedes driver before joining BMW. The only two-time winner of the single-driver GT3 event since it gained FIA status in 2015 will return this weekend for his maiden Macau appearance aboard an M4 and…

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Meet the young guns dreaming of glory in rebooted Macau Grand Prix

There are a surprising number of similarities between Freddie Slater and Alex Dunne, who will be Theodore Prema Racing team-mates for this weekend’s Macau Grand Prix and are among two of the drivers to watch out for.

Autosport

Fenestraz close to securing 2025 Super Formula drive after Formula E exit

Sacha Fenestraz is poised for a return to Super Formula in 2025 with Toyota’s flagship TOM’S team, Motorsport.com understands.

Motorsport

Ferrari admits it was late to party on flexi wings in F1

Ferrari has admitted it was late to the party in exploiting the benefits of Formula 1’s flexi wing tricks because it was convinced the FIA would clamp down on the practice.

Motorsport

FIA approves driver cooling kits from 2025 in F1

The FIA's Formula 1 Commission has approved the introduction of driver cooling kits for the 2025 season, to be used in extreme heat conditions.

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Autosport Podcast Q+A: Wittich departure, F1 live launch and more

On this week's episode, a large amount of news to dissect, such as the departure of the FIA's F1 Race Director Niels Wittich, and whether his questionable management of the Brazilian Grand Prix may have led to his reported firing.

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The questions the FIA must address after Wittich's surprise F1 departure

The sudden departure of Formula 1's race director Niels Wittich has caught the entire paddock by surprise and is leaving the beleaguered governing body with more questions than answers, some more uncomfortable than others.

Autosport

FIA surprised by unexpected departure of F1 race director before end of 2024 season

Niels Wittich’s unexpected decision to step down is the latest in a line of senior FIA officials to leave in recent months

The Guardian - UK

F1 race director claims he was ‘fired’ – just hours after FIA state he ‘stepped down’

Niels Wittich had been the only sole race director since Michael Masi’s infamous exit after the 2021 season

The Independent UK

Ben Hunt: Wittich departure raises more concern with the FIA

Barely a month goes by without a senior departure from the FIA it seems, but the latest exit raises some serious concerns. Niels Wittich leaving immediately as F1 race director follows a worrying trend at motorsport’s governing body and one wonders what is causing it.

Autosport

F1 announces spectacular 2025 launch event in London – with ticket sale and prices revealed

London’s O2 Arena will host a unique event ahead of Lewis Hamilton’s first season at Ferrari next year

The Independent UK

F1 race director Wittich steps down with immediate effect

The FIA has announced Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has left his role with immediate effect.

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FIA factory investigation clears Red Bull over front bib allegations

A detailed investigation by FIA staff who visited Red Bull's Milton Keynes factory has concluded that the squad did not use its controversial front bib adjuster in an illegal manner, Autosport can reveal.

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Ben Hunt: GPDA letter over swearing controversy should be a warning to Ben Sulayem

Mohammed Ben Sulayem found himself the subject of a damning letter from the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association last week at a crucial time as he is rapidly approaching another election year.

Autosport

Five things we learned from Formula E pre-season testing

Formula E testing took place last week against all the odds and despite huge uncertainty in the days leading up to the event after a last-minute venue change.

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Is F1’s water cooling tyre trick paranoia or a real battleground?

In a Formula 1 season dominated by technical intrigue between the top squads, attention was grabbed at the Brazilian Grand Prix by suspicions over a potential trick involving the internal water cooling of tyres.

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Super Formula receives superlicence points boost

The FIA has increased the allocation of superlicence points awarded for Super Formula for 2025, bringing it roughly in line with Formula E and the World Endurance Championship's Hypercar class.

The Guardian - UK

F1 drivers unite to issue statement demanding FIA treats them like adults

All 20 Formula One drivers have hit out at the sport’s governing body after Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc were punished for swearing

Autosport

Calado reveals hospitalisation after "dangerous" WEC weight loss effort

Ferrari driver James Calado has revealed that he was hospitalised with malnutrition early in this year’s World Endurance Championship campaign as a result of his efforts to lose weight.

The Independent UK

FIA asked by Formula One drivers to treat them like adults amid swearing row

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the grid’s stars had a responsibility to stop swearing on the radio and that they should not act like rappers.

Motorsport

GPDA asks FIA to treat F1 drivers like adults over swearing row

Formula 1's drivers have called for FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to "consider his own tone and language" through a Grand Prix Drivers' Association statement, in the wake of controversy over swearing.

Autosport

GPDA urges FIA to treat F1 drivers like adults after swearing controversy

Formula 1’s drivers have called for FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to "consider his own tone and language" through a Grand Prix Drivers Association statement, in the wake of controversy over swearing.

Motorsport

Herbert hits back at Jos Verstappen over F1 steward integrity claims

Johnny Herbert has insisted he is entitled to his opinions on reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen as a response to criticism from the Dutchman's father, Jos.

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