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‘Illusion of democracy’: Ben Sulayem’s last rival exits FIA presidential race

Tim Mayer hit out over rules surrounding election that have left incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem as the only candidate

The Guardian - UK

Why Ben Sulayem looks set to win FIA president re-election unopposed

Support for reigning FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in South America looks set to cement his December re-election

Autosport

Why FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem looks set to win re-election unopposed

Ironclad support for reigning FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in South America looks set to cement his December re-election

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WRC to retain hybrid-powered Rally1 cars until 2026 after FIA U-turn

As previously reported, it was widely expected that the FIA would make a U-turn on its February proposal to phase out Rally1 cars in their current guise. The decision was ratified at today's WMSC meeting held at Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Motorsport

F1 racing guidelines set to be deployed in grassroots motorsport

In a statement, the governing body said the document will soon provide “for the first time a globally consistent reference point to support not only drivers as they develop throughout their careers, but also the race officials and stewards”.

Motorsport

WRC to abandon hybrid-powered Rally1 cars from 2025

The world motorsport governing body has shared its key objectives for the future of the WRC which was presented at today’s World Motor Sport Council.

Motorsport

WEC to adopt Hyperpole qualifying format at all rounds from 2024

Each of the WEC’s two classes from next season, Hypercar and LMGT3, will have two sessions at each regular round: the fastest 10 cars from a 12-minute qualifying period will go through to the Hyperpole session lasting 10 minutes that sets the first five rows of the grid in each…

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On this day in 2007: McLaren fined £49.2m and stripped of points over ‘spygate’

The team’s drivers Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso were cleared to continue in their battle for that year’s F1 crown.

The Independent UK

FIA hints at F1 grid access clampdown after Neymar Spanish GP incident

Celebrities, invited guests and members of the international media are permitted in limited numbers to join series officials and team personnel on the grid in the build-up to races for F1, Formula E, the World Endurance Championship and so on.

Autosport

Cape Town added to 2022-23 FE calendar, Seoul called off

Cape Town has been included on the 2022-23 Formula E calendar following approval from the FIA World Motor Sport Council, as Seoul drops off due to Olympic Park renovation works.

Motorsport

Cape Town added to Formula E 2022-23 calendar, Seoul called off

Cape Town has been included on the 2022-23 Formula E calendar following approval from the FIA World Motor Sport Council, as Seoul drops off due to Olympic Park renovation works.

Autosport

FIA finalises 2026 Formula 1 engine regulations

The FIA has finally approved the wording of the 2026 Formula 1 power unit regulations, which in turn paves the way for Porsche to enter in partnership with Red Bull.

Motorsport

FIA finalises 2026 Formula 1 power unit regulations

The FIA has finally approved the wording of the 2026 Formula 1 power unit regulations, which in turn paves the way for Porsche to enter in partnership with Red Bull.

Autosport

What is delaying confirmation of Red Bull and Porsche’s F1 plans?

Red Bull and Porsche’s anticipated partnership from 2026 looks set to be one of the biggest stories in Formula 1 this year - yet we are still awaiting an announcement.

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In full: The FIA report on the 2021 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The findings from the FIA's report into the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix have finally been released on the eve of the 2022 Formula 1 season in Bahrain.

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