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FIA wants F1 cars to lose another 80kg under next rules overhaul

Criticism of the power units has overshadowed everything, but Nikolas Tombazis believes the 2026 chassis rules are a step forward. The FIA is targeting further weight reduction under F1's next regulations

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FIA reveals ambitious target to make F1 cars another 80kg lighter

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Should the algorithms in F1 power units be banned? FIA explains why it won’t work

According to Nikolas Tombazis, banning them would only lead to more clipping, while the complexity of F1’s power units makes it extremely difficult for humans to determine the optimal deployment strategy

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Should F1 ban power unit algorithms? Here's why the FIA says no

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Gasly’s Monaco GP penalty rescinded: FIA stewards report in full

The full FIA stewards report on Gasly’s two pitlane speeding penalties being rescinded to give the Alpine driver third place in last week’s Monaco Grand Prix

Autosport

Pierre Gasly’s Monaco GP penalty rescinded: FIA stewards report in full

The full FIA stewards report on Gasly’s two pitlane speeding penalties being rescinded to give the Alpine driver third place in last week’s Monaco Grand Prix

Motorsport

Red Bull requests FIA review of ADUO results after emerging as F1 engine benchmark

The publication of F1's first ADUO results has been delayed after Red Bull requested an additional review. The FIA is conducting further checks to ensure the results are fully accurate before making them public

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Red Bull requests FIA review of ADUO results after emerging as benchmark

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Behind the debate over F1's future engines is a battle for control

The talk over the next Formula 1 power unit specification goes far beyond technology. With F1 becoming increasingly wealthy and financially independent, the FIA and Liberty aim to reduce the manufacturers’ political influence, paving the way for simpler, less expensive engines that are also accessible to independent manufacturers

Autosport

Wolff: Poor starts “not acceptable” if Mercedes wants to win F1 world titles

The Mercedes boss says Kimi Antonelli could do nothing about Mercedes’ difficult starts in Miami, and admits it “needs to dig even deeper” as the competition closes in

Autosport

Toto Wolff: Mercedes poor starts “not acceptable” if we want to win F1 world titles

The Mercedes boss says Kimi Antonelli could do nothing about Mercedes’ difficult starts in Miami, and admits it “needs to dig even deeper” as the competition closes in

Motorsport

FIA agrees with F1: "We cannot be hostage to automotive companies"

Governing body's tech boss targets cost cuts for the next engine formula, so F1 can have more influence over its own destiny

Autosport

How F1 rule changes to improve safety could also remove "unintended overtaking"

Tweaks to how much electrical boost can be applied, as well as where and when, aim to avoid a scenario such as Oliver Bearman's accident in Suzuka. They may also solve another problem that's been vexing F1 drivers – if not completely

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How 2026 F1 rule changes to improve safety could also remove "unintended overtaking"

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F1 rule changes ahead of Miami GP explained: What’s changing and why

The FIA is introducing immediate changes to energy management in Formula 1, but what do they mean in practice? And how will the new safety system for starts, to be trialled in Miami, actually work?

Autosport

Racing Bulls suggest "continuous" roll-out of F1 2026 regulation tweaks

Racing Bulls team boss Alan Permane says it might be wise for Formula 1 to roll out power unit tweaks over several races given the challenging stretch of upcoming races

Motorsport

F1 2026 rules changes can happen in "continuous" steps – Racing Bulls

Racing Bulls team boss Alan Permane says it might be wise for Formula 1 to roll out power unit tweaks over several races given the challenging stretch of upcoming races

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‘Every accident at high speed is a shock’: F1 rules guru on response to Bearman crash

As talks begin over fixing the controversial regulations, the FIA’s Nikolas Tombazis tells Giles Richards changes to ‘specific aspects’ are needed, not a total overhaul

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"The more you push, the slower you go" - Japan's odd F1 qualifying explained

The vagaries of Formula 1's 2026 regulations keep causing headaches in qualifying ahead of crunch talks to tweak the rules

Motorsport

"Hurts your soul": Why F1 drivers were so upset after Suzuka qualifying

Energy harvesting rules are forcing drivers to slow in fast corners, flipping qualifying on its head

Autosport

After an intense F1 drivers' briefing, what's behind Verstappen and Norris' criticism?

After the first qualifying session under Formula 1’s new regulations, criticism from drivers is growing. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have been outspoken in public, but concerns have also been voiced behind the scenes

Autosport

How F1 teams pushed back against a "draconian" FIA intervention at Australian GP

The FIA planned to remove the straight mode between Turns 8 and 9, but that decision was reversed after several Formula 1 teams pushed back. How did the situation unfold and why is it so sensitive?

Autosport

FIA reverses Australian GP straight mode change after pushback

Formula 1's governing body will delay its plan to remove an Albert Park straight mode from Australian Grand Prix's FP3 session, Autosport has learned

Motorsport

FIA to revert Australian GP straight mode change after F1 team pushback

Formula 1's governing body will delay its plan to remove an Albert Park straight mode from Australian Grand Prix's FP3 session, Motorsport.com has learned

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FIA's engine compromise: A fair solution for Mercedes and its F1 rivals?

The FIA was eager to draw a line under the compression ratio controversy ahead of F1’s new era, but is the compromise an acceptable solution for all parties involved – including Mercedes?

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