F1 regulations

George Russell suggests the FIA should mandate cooling vests for hot races, citing driver safety concerns following the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix heat issues.

Formula 1 management is preparing Imola as a contingency for the 2026 season-ending races, with a decision on Qatar and Abu Dhabi expected by mid-October. The news emerged from recent reports, with teams told to wait for a final call.

F1 drivers reacted to plans for a Monaco Grand Prix Sprint weekend in 2027, with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell disagreeing. Sergio Perez joked about learning via a group chat. The debate follows criticism of the race's lack of overtaking.

Fernando Alonso, in talks about his F1 future, criticised the 2026 technical regulations for ruining classic circuits. He discussed the issue with media, highlighting battery management concerns and suggesting improvements, while his Aston Martin future remains uncertain.

Formula 1 teams unanimously backed reducing Grand Prix distances by 15km for 2027, as confirmed by Stefano Domenicali at Monza. The change aims to improve spectacle and sustainability, with the plan now set for approval.

Ukraine's government appeals to the FIA to overturn its decision allowing Russian and Belarusian drivers to compete, citing concerns over sportswashing in motorsport.

Five days after the FIA declared the five-second pre-start warning no longer a safety issue, teams confirmed the procedure remains for 2027. The debate, sparked by Bahrain testing practice starts, continues with Ferrari opposing changes.

The FIA lifted sanctions on Russian and Belarusian drivers following a World Motor Sport Council meeting, four days after the initial decision. Coverage now focuses on the reaction and implications for the sport.

F1 president Stefano Domenicali defended drivers' right to criticise 2026 power unit regulations, while Lando Norris and Liam Lawson discussed adapting to the new rules and their career ambitions.

The FIA outlined plans to cut F1 car weight by another 80kg in the next regulations cycle, building on the 2026 'nimble car concept'. Nikolas Tombazis revealed the objective, which would significantly reduce minimum weight from the current 768kg.

The FIA conceded its controversial Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) system has weaknesses and needs refining, following talks and data analysis with Red Bull over the initial verdict. The admission came from FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis.