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Why Verstappen was penalised for Turn 1 move on Piastri

As the lights went out at Formula 1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri hooked up faster from second on the grid than polesitter Max Verstappen, and the McLaren and Red Bull headed into Turn 1 side by side.

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Why Max Verstappen was penalised for Turn 1 move on Oscar Piastri

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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.

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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

Formula One teams demand more from FIA after punishment for Norris in Qatar

Formula One teams are demanding more from the sport’s governing body after controversy over decisions made at the Qatar Grand Prix

The Guardian - UK

Max Verstappen wins F1 Qatar GP after Norris penalty and puncture chaos

Max Verstappen won a controversial F1 Qatar Grand Prix in which the race director came under fire for failing to remove debris from the track

The Guardian - UK

Verstappen wins F1 Qatar GP after Norris penalised for speeding under yellow flags – as it happened

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen raced to another victory in dominant fashion after McLaren’s Lando Norris was penalised for failing to slow for yellow flags

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Ben Sulayem responds to F1 drivers: How I run FIA “none of their business"

A defiant FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has dismissed talk of turmoil within the governing body, and told Formula 1 drivers it is “none of their business” how he runs things.

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Ben Sulayem responds to F1 drivers: How I run FIA “none of their business”

A defiant FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has dismissed talk of turmoil within the governing body, and told Formula 1 drivers it is “none of their business” how he runs things.

Motorsport

Ex-F1 race director Wittich returns for GTWCE finale

Niels Wittich oversaw the final round of the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup in Jeddah, after his surprise departure from the FIA as Formula 1's race director.

Autosport

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. Within the letter the GPDA urged the FIA to treat F1 drivers like…

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F1 drivers want answers from FIA over “who is getting fired next”

George Russell has suggested that the FIA needs to give Formula 1 drivers some clarity on “who is getting fired next” after the latest shock departures from the governing body.

Motorsport

He should start doing comedy – Norris laughs off Verstappen car switch comments

Red Bull driver Verstappen claimed he would have won the championship a lot sooner in Norris’ McLaren.

The Independent UK

Sacked F1 race steward Mayer takes aim at FIA president

Sacked F1 race steward Tim Mayer has taken aim at FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in a series of claims.

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Fresh FIA upheaval as F2 race director and key steward dismissed

Formula 1 race director Rui Marques faces increased duties at the Qatar Grand Prix in having to take charge of F2 as well, following the latest shock FIA exit, Autosport has learned.

The Independent UK

F1’s lead steward ‘sacked’ by FIA boss – just weeks after race director dismissed

The shock decision comes a matter of weeks after Niels Wittich was axed before the end of the season

Autosport

F1 drivers impressed by swift action from new FIA race director

George Russell and Carlos Sainz have said they were impressed by FIA’s new Formula 1 race director Rui Marques after he swiftly implemented the changes they suggested in the drivers' briefing.

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Wolff: It's critical teams and drivers don't fight FIA in public

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes Formula 1 teams and drivers must sort out differences with the FIA behind closed doors and not "fight" in public as tensions continue to grow.

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Formula 1 Season Faces Challenges Ahead Of Las Vegas GP

Max Verstappen on the brink of fourth world championship in Formula 1 amidst off-track drama and leadership changes. Las Vegas Grand Prix looms with uncert...

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F1 drivers “surprised” by “weird” departure of race director Wittich

World champion Max Verstappen thinks it is “weird” that the FIA elected to axe Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich before the end of the season.

Motorsport

F1 drivers “surprised” by “weird” departure of FIA race director Wittich

World champion Max Verstappen thinks it is “weird” that the FIA elected to axe Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich before the end of the season.

Autosport

Ben Hunt: The gamble F1 cannot afford to lose at the Las Vegas GP

The talk ahead of this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix will be about Max Verstappen being set to win his fourth consecutive Formula 1 world championship.

Autosport

What's at stake at F1's second Las Vegas GP?

Formula 1 heads to Las Vegas for the second edition of its street race on the Strip. Here's what's at stake in Sin City.

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What's at stake at F1's second Las Vegas GP

Formula 1 heads to Las Vegas for the second edition of its street race on the Strip. Here's what's at stake in Sin City.

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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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