The saga about F1’s future engine regulations has taken a twist, with the possibility that both four-cylinder and V8s could be pitted against one another in 2013. We reported earlier ...
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Todt firm on 2013 rules after Barcelona meeting
F1 is racing ahead with its four-cylinder turbo engine formula, despite speculation the sport was pushing to have the scheduled 2013 regulations repealed. FIA president Jean Todt, and his engine ...
Read More »Exhaust saga could become F1 protest scandal
F1 threatened to burst into a new controversy on Saturday as the FIA moves against blown exhaust diffusers. The governing body intends to clamp down on the off-throttle blowing of ...
Read More »Ferrari removes high wing after FIA ban
Ferrari on Saturday morning removed its controversial high rear wing for the start of the final pre-qualifying practice session in Barcelona. The FIA was overnight looking into the legality of ...
Read More »Ferrari to remove high rear wing after Spain
Ferrari will have to revert to a more conventional rear wing after Sunday’s Spanish grand prix. After Friday practice in Barcelona, Charlie Whiting admitted the FIA was considering banning the ...
Read More »Manufacturers to drop support for 2013 engines
The 2013 engine rules are on the cusp of being scrapped. In interviews with Blick and Auto Motor und Sport this week, F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone slammed the four-cylinder ...
Read More »Blundell to make F1 steward debut
Mark Blundell will make his debut as the driver representative in the FIA stewards’ room this weekend in Spain. The 45-year-old Briton stood on the podium three times as he ...
Read More »Bahrain ‘ready’ as campaigns seek F1 return
Campaigns in Bahrain are stepping up in a bid to see formula one return to the troubled island Kingdom. The FIA has extended until early June the deadline for a ...
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