New FIA president elected to succeed Todt
The FIA has a new president, with Mohammed bin Sulayem chosen to succeed Jean Todt.
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Palmer: Masi dithering created farcical decision
Indecision and "dithering" from Michael Masi caused the controversial end to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, believes Jolyon Palmer.
FIA presidential candidate would ‘align’ with Hamilton activism
Graham Stoker wants to work alongside Lewis Hamilton and make F1 more diverse, if he is elected on Friday.
FIA announce investigation into Abu Dhabi controversy
An investigation into the controversy in the closing stages of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has been announced by the FIA.
Brundle on conspiracy: You’ve made your minds up anyway
Martin Brundle is "not going to make any accusations" after Abu Dhabi but says a red flag would have at least provided a "straight" fight.
Masi ruling contradicts previous lapped car clarification
Michael Masi's words after the Eifel Grand Prix in 2020 appear to go against what he decided to do under Safety Car conditions in Abu Dhabi.
Brundle: Teams are not scared of ‘rudderless’ FIA
Martin Brundle believes Jean Todt's imminent exit has left the FIA “a little rudderless”, with teams not in fear of the governing body.
‘Perfect storm led to very unsatisfactory finale’
John Watson says Michael Masi was under "pressure" in the season finale with two team bosses wanting the late-race drama to go their way,
‘It feels like the FIA doesn’t know its own rules’
Timo Glock was not impressed with how the FIA handled the Safety Car situation in Abu Dhabi.
Mercedes protests fail, Verstappen confirmed champion
Mercedes' protests against the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix result have failed and Max Verstappen has been confirmed as the 2021 World Champion.
‘Can’t control’ but stewards can ‘disqualify’ title rivals
Michael Masi has warned Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton tthey could be disqualified or lose points if they deliberately crash in Abu Dhabi.
F1 ‘missed Charlie Whiting’ in Jeddah decision-making
Christian Horner feels every stewards decision "pretty much went against" Red Bull at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Seidl: Permanent F1 stewards are not the answer
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl is against the idea of having permanent stewards in Formula 1.
FIA to impose stricter wing tests in 2022 – report
Stricter wing tests are on hold for now, but the FIA will bring them in officially in 2022, according to a report.
Masi: Permanent stewards could mean ‘perceived bias’
Michael Masi is against having a permanent stewarding panel in F1 over fears they would be accused of being biased over time.
Ickx: Current F1 rules have ‘broken the fighting spirit’
Jacky Ickx feels F1s rules have gone too far as it is a sport in which the drivers have "freely agreed" to fight at "300km/h and more".
Masi defends the lengthy delays in stewards’ rulings
F1 race director Michael Masi has defended the stewards' process after two race weekends filled with delayed rulings.
Masi furious with Horner’s ‘rogue marshal’ comments
Michael Masi says it is unacceptable for Christian Horner to criticise a marshal who is only doing his best to keep the drivers safe.
Perez wants FIA to use ‘most experienced’ stewards
Formula 1 needs the "most experienced” FIA stewards presiding over the rest of the 2021 World Championship fight, says Sergio Perez.
FIA deny favouring Red Bull over Mercedes in wing war
There's no bias towards Red Bull or inconsistency '"at all" in the FIA's decisions, says Michael Masi.
Key footage missing in stewards’ Verstappen decision
Michael Masi says Max Verstappen’s forward-facing onboard camera was unavailable for images of his Interlagos incident with Lewis Hamilton.
Masi says engine penalties ‘part’ of F1, ‘same’ for everyone
Although no one wants to see a title fight decided by penalties, Michael Masi says engine penalties are the "same" for all the teams.
Masi will discuss ‘marginal’ Raikkonen call with drivers
FIA boss Michael Masi has said he plans to talk to the drivers about the "marginal" call not to penalise Kimi Raikkonen for a move on Fernando Alonso.
F1 reveals new lap time rule under double yellows
As previously teased, drivers will now see their lap time automatically deleted if passing double waved yellows in practice or qualifying.
F1 Commission wants ‘options’ to avoid a repeat of Spa 2021
The F1 Commission has called on the Sporting Advisory Committee to put forward "options" to avoid a repeat of this year's Belgian GP.
‘Lewis v Max at Imola different to Gasly’s Turkey incident’
Handed a penalty for Turn 1 contact, Pierre Gasly was aggreived by the stewards' call but Michael Masi insists he was "wholly to blame".
Alonso ‘didn’t get away’ with straight-lining Turn 2
Michael Masi insists Fernando Alonso "didn’t get away" with straightlining Turn 2, saying he returned to the track as per the regulations.
Mazepin warned by Masi over ‘unsportsmanlike conduct’
Shown the black-and-white flag in Sochi, Michael Masi has warned Nikita Mazepin that moves like his one on Yuki Tsunoda won't be tolerated.
Masi won’t ‘get into games’ with Red Bull, Mercedes
Never mind the drivers, Michael Masi has made it clear to Christian Horner and Toto Wolff that he won't play their "games" with them.
Plans for Grand Slam to attract younger audience
As part of efforts to engage with younger viewers, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has revealed plans to crown a Grand Slam winner.