FIA: A few surprises but no massive alarm bells
The FIA have seen a "few surprises" in the team's interpretations of the 2022 rules but Nikolas Tombazis says there no "alarm bells".
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Hamilton wants ‘everyone’ to see full results of FIA report
Lewis Hamilton is "excited" to read the FIA's findings in their investigation, and wants everyone else to be able to see it.
Alonso hopes Abu Dhabi played no part in Masi’s exit
Fernando Alonso hopes Abu Dhabi didn't a part in Michael Masi's exit as race director as he doesn't think the Aussie did anything wrong.
Brawn doesn’t foresee Schumacher suddenly dominating
Ross Brawn is not expected a dramatic shake-up to the pecking order, saying Mick Schumacher won't suddenly dominate this season.
Brawn doubts teams will purposely make following harder
Ross Brawn doubts teams will deliberately ruin the wake off their cars to compromise a rival's ability to follow.
Lammers: Masi walked, he didn’t get ‘the sack’
Was it Michael Masi's decision to leave the F1 race director role? Jan Lammers suspects it may well be so.
FIA confirm tweak to Safety Car rules for 2022
Following from Abu Dhabi's controversy, the FIA confirm tweaks to the Safety Car processes for 2022.
Masi may one day return as Formula 1 race director
Michael Masi's days as F1 race director may not be over forever, it has been reported.
Chandhok against reversing UAE result after Masi exit
Changing the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix result to make Lewis Hamilton the World Champion would be the wrong move in Karun Chandhok's view.
From flexi wings to flexi floors, FIA braced ‘to intervene’
Nikolas Tombazis says he FIA will "not hesitate" to intervene if teams are found to be using tricks to flex the cars' floors.
Masi’s departure ‘ought to pacify Hamilton’
Announcing Michael Masi's sacking on the eve of Mercedes' launch, Craig Slater says that "ought to pacify" Lewis Hamilton.
Brawn: Never say never to a silver bullet
Ross Brawn says F1's new technical regulations are "pretty robust" and doesn't expect any team to find a "silver bullet".
Masi out, F1 to rotate the race director role
Michael Masi will no longer serve as F1's race director, the role instead being rotated between Eduardo Freitas and Niels Wittich.
FIA to ‘announce today’ Masi will be replaced – report
Michael Masi’s reign as Formula 1 race director could be ended as early as Thursday, according to a report in Italy.
‘Nothing fundamentally wrong with what Masi did’
F1 journalist Joe Saward does not foresee the FIA sacking Michael Masi as they would be "kowtowing to pressures from external forces".
FIA’s ‘structural changes’ hint at Masi’s exit
It has been suggested that Michael Masi's days as FIA race director are over after the FIA said there'd be "structural changes" this season.
‘Detailed discussions’ on Abu Dhabi take place in F1 Commission
The FIA say a public statement regarding the findings of the F1 Commission from Abu Dhabi will be coming soon.
Duo named for potential Masi support role
Michael Masi appears set to remain Formula 1 race director, with names for his new back-up emerging...
Marko urges F1 not to throw Masi under the bus
Helmut Marko says F1 shouldn't throw Michael Masi under the bus but rather give him more support in his role as race director.
Brundle: ‘Uncomfortable’ hearing Masi-RB radio
Martin Brundle says F1 "cannot" have a situation where the teams can influence the race director as may have happened in Abu Dhabi.
Brown ‘disappointed’ by timeline of Abu Dhabi probe
Announcing the findings of their Abu Dhabi investigation just as the new season is starting has left Zak Brown “disappointed” with the FIA.
Horner calls for ‘better support’ and ‘simpler’ rules
Christian Horner says he expects the race director role will be "better supported" this season after last year's controversy.
Why the FIA has shot itself in the foot with 2021 hangover
The FIA Abu Dhabi investigation is necessary, but announcing the findings so close to the new season will create other problems.
Williams boss Capito throws his support behind Masi
Williams boss Jost Capito says he supports the under-pressure Michael Masi following his controversial decisions at the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP.
Steiner provides update on FIA and Masi situation
The Haas team boss has given the FIA his full backing but remains tight-lipped on his discussions with the FIA president.
Ex-McLaren boss to head FIA Safety Commission
Former McLaren sporting director Sam Michael has replaced Sir Patrick Head as president of the FIA's Safety Commission.
Heavier 2022 cars twice as strong as previous seasons
The new era of F1 cars will be heavier but tougher than in previous seasons, according to FIA technical director Nikolas Tombazis.
FIA seeking a CEO in bid to improve governance
A CEO is set to be appointed by the FIA in the quest to enhance governance in motorsport following the Abu Dhabi furore.
Tyre rule tweaks approved, free choice for the top 10
As of this season the top 10 on the grid will all have free choice of tyre compound, Formula 1 agreeing to do away with the Q2 rule.
Brake fire ‘screwed’ Masi over in the Abu Dhabi finale
Michael Masi was "screwed over" by Nicholas Latifi's crashed Williams then catching fire in Abu Dhabi, says Karun Chandhok.