Posted on 22 August 2015. Tags: eau rouge, fia, kerb, Raidillon
The FIA has removed the new orange sausage kerb at the top of the Eau Rouge-Raidillon complex, following complaints from drivers after Friday’s practice sessions at the Belgian Grand Prix. The kerb had been installed to deterA kerb was installed prior to the race weekend in order to deter drivers cutting the corner. However, after […]
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Posted on 10 July 2015. Tags: f1, fia, Formula 1, world motorsport council
At the World Motorport Council(WMSC) meeting on Friday 10 July 2015 the FIA ratified a few rule changes to the F1 season and released a provisional 21 race calendar for 2016. The season will get underway on 3 April 2016 in Australia back-to-back with China on 10 April 2016 and will conclude in Abu Dhabi […]
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Posted on 10 July 2015. Tags: f1, fia, Formula 1, world motorsport council
The FIA World Motorsport Council(WMSC) met on Firday 10 July 2015 in Mexico City, Mexio and ratified some of the adjustments to the F1 regulations put forward by the F1 Strategy Group and approved by the F1 Commission. Power unit penalties are now much more simpler. Drivers will no more incur any time penalties during […]
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Posted on 04 July 2015. Tags: british grand prix, f1, fia, Formula 1, silverstone
The FIA issued a note to the teams ahead of the third free practice session for the British Grand Prix to inform teams that a “zero tolerance” approach will be taken to cars leaving the track at the exit of Turn 9 (Copse). “Further to the discussion in the drivers meeting yesterday evening I would […]
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Posted on 02 July 2015. Tags: f1, f1 strategy group, fia, FOM, Formula 1
The F1 Strategy Group which met yesterday in Biggin Hill announced a few changes to the regulations for the current and future seasons in F1. There will be restrictions on driver aids and driver coaching, especially during race starts. “Increased restrictions on driver aids and coaching received unanimous support and will be rapidly implemented, starting […]
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Posted on 17 June 2015. Tags: f1 tyres, fia, michelin, pascal couasnon, paul hembery, pirelli
Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli has been the official and sole Formula One tyre supplier since 2011 but this may change following the FIA’s tender process for the 3-year contract beyond the 2016 F1 season. Michelin has made an announcement via Twitter stating that they have lodged an official tender and confirmed their intentions to get […]
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Posted on 08 June 2015. Tags: christian horner, f1, ferrari, fia, Formula 1, honda, mercedes, red bull, renault
Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has warned that Renault may walk away from F1 if the 2016 rules are not changed. A loophole in the 2015 season rules was discovered and after a successful challenge by the teams, they were finally allowed to develop their engines during the season using a set number of […]
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Posted on 22 May 2015. Tags: f1 tyre, fia, pirelli
Formula One governing body, the FIA, has officially invited all interested tyre makers to tender to become F1 tyre supplier for the 2017, 2018 and 2019 FIA Formula One World Championships. Pirelli, who are the current F1 tyre supplier, will see their deal expiring at the end of the 2016 season and will also need […]
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Posted on 18 May 2015. Tags: f1 rules, f1 tyres, fia, paul hembery, pirelli, rule changes
Official Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli says that it remains focused on safety following the FIA Strategy Groups’s announcement about proposed 2016 ‘free choice’ tyre rules. The FIA revealed on Friday that the Strategy Group – which is made up of six F1 teams, FIA President Jean Todt and Bernie Ecclestone – were proposing a […]
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Posted on 15 May 2015. Tags: f1, fia, Formula 1
The Formula 1 strategy group met yesterday in Biggin Hill to discuss the state of the sport and exchange views on the current challenges F1 faces. Not only were the teams invited to the meeting, but engine manufacturers were also invited. The current V6 engines will remain but will be higher reving to increase the […]
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