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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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Autosport Top 50 of 2024: #31 Sebastien Ogier

Such was his speed, Sebastien Ogier was persuaded by Toyota to extend his partial campaign to an eventual 10 rounds.

Autosport

Help wanted: The least useful team-mates in F1 history

Red Bull's Sergio Pérez had a horrible 2024 season, but where does he stack up among the worst #2 drivers on good teams?

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How 2026 F1 rules will help avoid identikit designs

The FIA published a new set of renders showcasing the changes that are set to be made to the 2026 Formula 1 regulations.

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Inside a British F1 hopeful's record-breaking journey to F2

In his own words, the standout Formula 3 driver and Red Bull junior talks about his amazing 2024 season and where he's headed next.

Motorsport

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.

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Rally legend Mouton receives FIA Lifetime Achievement Award

Rally legend Michele Mouton picked up the FIA Lifetime Achievement Award at the world motorsport governing body's prize-giving in Rwanda.

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The remarkable tale of F1’s unlikeliest team 'boss'

It was one of the more bewildering sights of the 2014 Formula 1 season, as Finbarr O’Connell took his place in the FIA team principals’ press conference at the Abu Dhabi GP. O’Connell was working for insolvency firm Smith Williamson, who in turn had taken on the administration of Caterham…

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Rwandan president Paul Kagame confirms bid to host F1 grand prix

Rwanda hosts the FIA’s end-of-season prize-giving gala in Kigali on Friday night

The Independent UK

FIA governance restructure given the green light

Changes to the FIA statutes have been granted at the General Assembly in Rwanda, affecting the roles of the ethics and audit committees at motorsport's governing body.

Autosport

Rwanda launches official bid for F1 race

Rwanda has formally announced its bid to hold a Formula 1 race at a new track close to the planned Bugesera airport near Kigali.

Motorsport

Rwanda launches official bid for F1 race at Wurz-designed track

Rwanda has formally announced its bid to hold a Formula 1 race at a new track close to the planned Bugesera airport near Kigali.

Autosport

South Africa targeting 2027 spot on F1 calendar: ‘It’s going to happen’

F1 has not raced in South Africa since 1993 but a return to an iconic circuit could be on the cards

The Independent UK

Ben Hunt: The pointlessness of Verstappen’s flying visit to Rwanda

Perhaps in one way the punishment serves the ridiculous nature of the crime. The inconvenience of an eight-and-a-half-hour flight each way to Rwanda to “undertake some work” with the Rwanda Automobile Club as retribution for swearing during a press conference.

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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.

Motorsport

FIA announces 2025 F1 rule changes

The FIA has unveiled a series of tweaks to the 2025 Formula 1 regulations governing driver cooling and the application of DRS, and has also revealed revised regulations for 2026.

Autosport

FIA announces 2025 F1 rule changes, 2026 tweaks outlined

The FIA has unveiled a series of tweaks to the 2025 Formula 1 regulations governing driver cooling and the application of DRS, and has also revealed revised regulations for 2026.

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Neuville “worried” Rally2 cars will be faster than WRC 2027 cars

Thierry Neuville is worried that the current Rally2 cars will be faster than the top-level cars under the new 2027 World Rally Championship technical regulations.

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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.

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FIA reveals 2027 WRC regulations, new points system for 2025

The FIA has revealed the future pathway for the World Rally Championship with the release of the 2027 technical regulations and a new-look points system to be introduced next year.

Autosport

No FIA investigation into Verstappen's “stupid idiots" message

Max Verstappen will not face consequences for his heated radio message at Formula 1's Abu Dhabi season finale in which he called the FIA race stewards “stupid idiots” for handing him a penalty.

Autosport

Prema signs Montoya to complete 2025 F2 line-up

Sebastian Montoya has earned a promotion to Formula 2 and will contest the 2025 season with Prema Racing, returning to the squad he last raced for in 2022.

The Guardian - UK

‘We will always be your people’: Wolff says emotional goodbye to Hamilton

The Mercedes team principal hailed a historic partnership with Lewis Hamilton while, elsewhere, Max Verstappen learned his punishment for swearing in Singapore

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen given F1 ‘community service’ in Rwanda after swearing in press conference

The four-time world champion was given a ‘work of public interest’ punishment after swearing in September

Motorsport

Verstappen to serve FIA swearing punishment around upcoming FIA awards ceremony

Max Verstappen will serve his FIA press conference swearing punishment while in Rwanda for the governing body’s annual awards ceremony next week.The Red Bull driver was effectively given a community service order by the FIA for swearing in the pre-event press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix in September, which…

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