All news on the topic: FIA World Motor Sport Council

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Chandhok blasts FIA as Kravitz explains why Lewis Hamilton escaped punishment
Mercedes racer Hamilton was investigated by the FIA over the nose studs he is wearing in Bahrain, though he has since been granted a medical exemption to keep them in
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FIA gives Ferrari "crystal clear" answer over car design which raised eyebrows
Clever design tricks are always closely scrutinised in pre-season as teams lobby the FIA over what they and their rivals can and cannot get away with in the regulations
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F1 teams ask FIA about legality of Ferrari car after Mercedes innovation snubbed
Ferrari are making plenty of positive noises about the SF-23 and appear confident they have another very competitive car on their hands, though rivals are questioning one aspect of the aero design
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FIA takes action with new rule as F1 drivers complain of 23-race season burnout
For the first time, a winter shutdown is set to be put into place forcing F1 teams to take some time off during the off-season as a method of combatting staff burnout
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Rainbow helmets could see Hamilton punished as FIA clarifies F1 protest ban
In response to criticism from F1 drivers who feel the FIA's clampdown on personal statements was unclear, the governing body has issued an important clarification
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Lewis Hamilton on collision course with FIA again over 'political statement' ban
Speaking about the FIA's new protest ban for the first time since it was written into the rulebook, Hamilton made it clear he will not be changing how he uses his F1 platform
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Lewis Hamilton to benefit as Mercedes find engine gain despite Alpine suspicion
Alpine are said to be suspicious of their F1 rivals over the improvements they have been able to make to their engine performance, despite the 'freeze' currently in place
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FIA likely to investigate Ferrari amid questions over legality of new F1 car
Mercedes were, last year, forced by the FIA to change a front wing innovation on their car which Ferrari appear to have tried to legally recreate with their new SF23
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Haas against US rivals Andretti joining F1 as Guenther Steiner points out risk
As team principal of the only current F1 team with roots in the USA, Haas chief Steiner feels there is no need to allow Michael Andretti, or anyone else, to add another outfit to the grid
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Bahrain Grand Prix tension likely as FIA makes Mohammed ben Sulayem decision
Even though he has been under fire from all sides in recent weeks and his relationship with F1 chiefs has taken a beating, FIA president Ben Sulayem plans on attending the first race of 2023
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Wolff gets one over Horner as Mercedes and Ferrari inflict Red Bull FIA blow
Red Bull wanted their new powertrains division to be given status as a new engine supplier by the FIA but, after pressure from Ferrari and Mercedes, they will not receive the full benefit
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FIA have choice to either appease Lewis Hamilton – or start war with F1 drivers
Now that many F1 drivers have made it clear they are against the idea of having their free speech curbed by a rule change, the FIA has a choice of two roads to go down
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F1 rocked as FIA boss 'relinquishes control' in letter amid growing tensions
Motorsport looks ready to embrace change after FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem penned a letter announcing he'd be taking a less hands-on approach to his duties
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Stefano Domenicali comes out in support of F1 racers and against FIA protest ban
In the latest difference of opinion between F1 bosses and governing body the FIA, chief executive Domenicali has spoken out against the banning of unsanctioned protests
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F1 drivers all concerned by new FIA rule as Alex Albon voices discontent
Albon has become the latest F1 driver to speak out against the FIA's new rule prohibiting drivers from protesting at official events, and has described the legislation as "confusing"
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Sergio Perez agrees with Valtteri Bottas as racers "uncomfortable" over FIA rule
Red Bull driver Perez and team principal Christian Horner have joined Alfa Romeo driver Bottas in reacting to the FIA's move to ban drivers from making protests and political points
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FIA keen for two teams to join F1 grid from 2025 as application process opens
While most current F1 teams gave a less-than-warm reception to the idea of a new team joining the grid, the FIA is pressing ahead with expansion plans and could invite two parties to join
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New Ferrari chief reacts to Mohammed ben Sulayem scandals and the FIA's F1 storm
The past month has seen several scandals involving the governing body and its president dominate the F1 news cycle, but Vasseur doesn't expect that to continue for much longer
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Christian Horner opens up on "significant" issue as Red Bull pay for rule breach
Red Bull are currently serving the penalty handed out by the FIA for their cost cap breach during the 2021 season, which Horner says is harming their car development
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Lewis Hamilton told he is "lucky" as Coulthard weighs in on FIA's F1 protest ban
Critics of the FIA have slammed the move to ban unapproved protests or statements from F1 drivers, but ex-racer Coulthard understands why the rules have been changed
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Helmut Marko says selling F1 to "culturally different" owners "wouldn't be good"
Long-serving Red Bull Racing adviser Helmut Marko has given his opinion on the reports that the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund was interested in making a huge bid to buy F1
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Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel praised as Bottas slams "controlling" FIA
Bottas has become one of the first F1 drivers to speak publicly about the FIA's new ban on unapproved protests and political statements ahead of the 2023 season
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FIA defends president Mohammed ben Sulayem as sexism row emerges amid F1 storm
The surfacing of comments Ben Sulayem made in an archived post on his website comes in the same week F1 lawyers sent him a letter admonishing him for a social media post
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FIA accused of "targeting" Lewis Hamilton and slammed by House of Lords peer
More strong opposition to the FIA's new protest ban has emerged, this time from Lord Scriven who asserts that the F1 governing body's move will "shield host countries from scrutiny"
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Andretti-Cadillac yet to submit F1 bid to FIA as chief explains "difficulty"
Amid the backlash from existing F1 teams over Michael Andretti's attempts to form a new team, Cadillac's Global Vice President has admitted they haven't yet submitted their official proposal