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Massa files lawsuit against FIA, FOM over 2008 F1 Singapore GP

On Monday, representatives of Massa confirmed that action has been lodged in the High Court of Justice against the three parties as the Brazilian, who missed out on the 2008 F1 drivers' title to then-McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton by one point, believes that the result of the Marina Bay race…

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FIA president Ben Sulayem at centre of further allegations over Las Vegas homologation

According to the BBC story, a whistleblower claims that they were told “on behest of the FIA president” to not homologate the street track ahead of last November’s inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix - a flagship event for F1 as it moved to promote the race itself for the first…

Autosport

FIA and F1 chiefs due to discuss Horner situation

The F1 season-opener at Sakhir has been overshadowed by the ongoing developments surrounding allegations made against Horner by a female employee of Red Bull Racing.

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Ben Sulayem and Domenicali to meet to discuss Horner situation

The F1 season-opener at Sakhir has been overshadowed by the ongoing developments surrounding allegations made against Horner by a female employee of Red Bull Racing.

Autosport

Better radio, replays, and new rear-facing camera for F1's 2024 TV coverage

With F1 regularly pushing to improve technology for the international feed that is sent to broadcasters, a host of new developments are being introduced for the 2024 season.

Autosport

General Motors still “confident” in Andretti Cadillac F1 bid

In the first official comment from the American automotive giant since a statement rejecting the bid was issued by F1 on January 31, GM’s vice president of performance and motorsport Jim Campbell said the project was still proceeding “at pace”.

Motorsport

Renault: Andretti engine talks won't resume until it gains F1 entry

The French manufacturer originally had a pre-contract with Andretti for a supply of power units when it first looked at making it onto the grid.

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Renault says Andretti talks will only resume once it gains entry

The French manufacturer originally had a pre-contract with Andretti for a supply of power units when it first looked at making it onto the grid.

Autosport

Andretti Cadillac's F1 Application Miscommunication Leads to Rejection

This content discusses the miscommunication between Andretti Cadillac and Formula One, highlighting the invitation to an in-person meeting that was overloo...

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Was F1's assessment of Andretti's shortcomings fair?

FOM's statement on Wednesday afternoon was as detailed as it was blunt about what it felt were the Andretti Cadillac bid's shortcomings.

Autosport

The three key factors that led F1 to turn down Andretti

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali long stood by his stance that any 11th team would have to prove it was accretive to the series as a whole to secure a spot – with the clear inference being that the American squad faced a tough ask to prove it.

Motorsport

F1 rejects Andretti entry for now, but door open for 2028

However, in a lengthy statement detailing why FOM did not feel Andretti justified a spot on the grid over the next few years, it was made clear that there was scope for it to grab the 11th slot from 2028.

Autosport

Andretti's plan to run an F1 team from four locations

The target remains a debut in 2025 with a customer Renault power unit, while it awaits a decision from FOM on its plans. The longer-term plan is to have a Cadillac V6 in the back of the car by 2028.

Motorsport

Ben Sulayem’s mishaps and meddling leave F1 asking if FIA is fit for purpose

Resignations of Steve Nielsen and Deborah Mayer, plus the Wolff investigation, have left a distrust and conflict in the sport

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Ferrari’s Vasseur: FIA/Wolff saga was 'embarrassing for F1'

Last week the FIA announced its compliance department was looking into a potential conflict of interest between a team principal and FOM employee, amid dubious allegations that Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and F1 Academy head Susie Wolff had exchanged confidential information.

Motorsport

Ferrari’s Vasseur: FIA/Wolff saga was “embarrassing for F1”

Last week the FIA announced its compliance department was looking into a potential conflict of interest between a team principal and FOM employee, amid dubious allegations that Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and his wife Susie, who runs the F1 Academy for FOM, had exchanged confidential information.

Autosport

Todt hits back at Ben Sulayem’s criticisms of his FIA leadership

Ben Sulayem took over from Todt at the end of 2021, and has pointed out several times that one of the biggest headaches he has had to deal with was a deficit that he inherited in the FIA's budget.Speaking about the issue for the first time last year, Ben Sulayem…

The Guardian - UK

Lewis Hamilton condemns FIA’s on-off investigation into Toto and Susie Wolff

The Mercedes driver has delivered a scathing assessment of F1’s governing body and called for change at the top

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Hamilton: FIA behaviour on Toto and Susie Wolff is "unacceptable"

The FIA issued a statement earlier this week indicating that its compliance department was "looking into the matter" of an allegation that confidential information had been passed from an FOM employee to a team principal, while not naming the Wolffs.

Autosport

Hamilton: FIA behaviour on Toto and Susie Wolff is “unacceptable”

The FIA issued a statement earlier this week indicating that its compliance department was “looking into the matter” of an allegation that confidential information had been passed from an FOM employee to a team principal, while not naming the Wolffs.

Motorsport

Susie Wolff blasts FIA for "misleading" and "unfounded" probe

On Tuesday, the F1 Academy managing director and spouse of Toto Wolff, the Mercedes motorsport boss, were set to be the subject of an investigation by the FIA Compliance Department.

Autosport

Susie Wolff blasts FIA for 'misleading' and 'unfounded' probe

On Tuesday, the F1 Academy managing director and spouse of Toto Wolff, the Mercedes motorsport boss, were set to be the subject of an investigation by the FIA Compliance Department.

Autosport

The lingering questions that remain from the unnecessary FIA/Wolff saga

But the shockwaves from the FIA's decision to declare that it was looking into a potential conflict of interest over the passing of confidential information between the Wolffs are going to stick around for a while.

The Guardian - UK

FIA quickly drops conflict of interest investigation into Toto and Susie Wolff

The FIA have dropped their conflict of interest investigation into Mercedes team principle, Toto Wolff, and his wife, Susie.

Autosport

FIA ends investigation into Toto and Susie Wolff

On Tuesday evening, the governing body announced that its Compliance Department was looking into an allegation of confidential information passed between an F1 team principal and a member of Formula One Management.

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