The Japanese Grand Prix stewards have warned drivers they may issue tougher penalties for queue-jumping in the pit lane following four incidents during practice. Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri became the latest drivers to receive formal warnings for overtaking drivers in the pits during final practice on Saturday. Lewis Hamilton and Lance Stroll received the
The FIA is taking measures to prevent further disruption to the Japanese Grand Prix weekend following the grass fires which occured during second practice. The session was red-flagged on two occasions after patches of grass caught fire by the track’s edge. They appeared to be ignited by sparks created by passing Formula 1 cars as
World Rally Championship drivers, who joined their Formula 1 counterparts in protesting the FIA’s clampdown on swearing, are refusing to answer questions from the media this weekend. The competitors formed the World Rally Drivers’ Alliance last month after the FIA used its new sanctions to fine Adrian Fourmaux for swearing while speaking to media at
The FIA will subject Formula 1 cars to tougher rear wing flexibility tests from this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix. The sport’s governing body previously announced it would impose a new test from the Spanish Grand Prix, round nine of the championship, which will be held in June. However after analysing data gathered at last weekend’s
The FIA could increase censorship of Formula 1 drivers’ radio communications over swearing, president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has indicated. Ben Sulayem began taking a tough line on drivers’ use of profane expressions last year. Charles Leclerc was fined and Max Verstappen was ordered to perform “public work” at an FIA event in Rwanda for swearing
The FIA has announced Johnny Herbert will no longer serve on its panel of stewards. The 60-year-old, who is a three-times grand prix winner, has been a regular member of the FIA’s stewarding panels over the last 15 years. He made his debut in the role during 2010, when ex-drivers were first invited to join
