FIA News: Paris court allows FIA election to proceed
(GMM) The FIA’s presidential election will go ahead on December 12 – but a Paris court has refused to endorse the process, handing Laura Villars an important early victory in … Read More
Category: FIA News
FIA News: F1 livery rule approved as two-stop debate continues
(GMM) Formula 1’s stakeholders have signed off a series of regulatory tweaks for 2026 – including a mandatory minimum livery coverage – while delaying a decision on the controversial proposal … Read More
FIA News: Ben Sulayem confirmed as Sole Presidential Candidate Amid Legal Showdown
The FIA has officially endorsed incumbent president Mohammed Ben Sulayem (pictured) as the only eligible contender for December’s leadership vote, following a rigorous vetting process outlined on its elections portal. … Read More
FIA News: Governing body sued by presidential candidate over voting rules (Update)
(GMM) The Paris Court of First Instance will issue its verdict on December 3 in the legal case brought by Swiss racing driver Laura Villars (pictured) against the FIA, ahead … Read More
FIA News: FIA delays F1 budget cap verdict amid new breach rumors
(GMM) In the wake of Aston Martin admitting a minor procedural breach, rumors are building in Mexico that another team may be facing a more serious issue with the 2024 … Read More
FIA News: FIA confirms F1 driver data hacking breach
(GMM) The FIA has confirmed it suffered a cybersecurity breach earlier this year after ethical hackers revealed they were able to access private data, including the passport and personal information … Read More
FIA News: Ben Sulayem to stand unopposed in FIA election
(GMM) FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem (pictured with Max Verstappen) will remain unchallenged in December’s election, after all three potential rivals were blocked from standing under the federation’s complex nomination … Read More
FIA News: FIA unveils ‘ADUO’ to prevent 2026 F1 engine imbalance
(GMM) The FIA has announced a new system designed to prevent any single engine manufacturer from dominating Formula 1 when the radical 2026 regulations begin, introducing the concept of “Additional … Read More
FIA News: Another female candidate enters FIA presidential race
(GMM) Virginie Philippot (pictured) has announced her candidacy for the FIA presidency, becoming the second woman to challenge Mohammed Ben Sulayem in December’s election. The 33-year-old Belgian-born motorsport journalist, entrepreneur, … Read More
FIA News: After announcing her candidacy, Laura Villars reaches out to all member clubs
Just days after officially announcing her candidacy for the FIA Presidency, Swiss racing driver and entrepreneur Laura Villars (pictured), 28, has launched the next key phase of her campaign: she … Read More
FIA News: Female driver enters FIA presidential race (Update)
(GMM) Laura Villars has hit back at suggestions her run for the FIA presidency is nothing more than a publicity stunt. The 28-year-old Swiss racer, who declared her candidacy earlier … Read More
FIA News: Tim Mayer outlines his manifesto in bid to beat Ben Sulayem
Tim Mayer has unveiled the first detailed proposals of his FIA presidential campaign on his FIA Forward website as he prepares to challenge the leadership of incumbent president Mohammed Ben … Read More
FIA News: Vettel cool on FIA presidency talk, weighing post-F1 future
(GMM) Sebastian Vettel (pictured) says it would be “unprofessional” to commit to the idea of becoming FIA president, despite Ross Brawn previously tipping the retired four-time world champion as a … Read More
FIA News: Formula 1 Commission Meeting Highlights
The third meeting of the Formula 1 Commission in 2025 took place today, July 22, at the Formula One Management offices in London. The meeting was chaired by FIA Single-Seater … Read More
FIA News: Rival Tim Mayer slams incumbent as FIA battle heats up
(GMM) Tim Mayer (pictured) used the official announcement of his run for FIA presidency by slamming the incumbent, Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The American, an established motor racing official and F1 … Read More
FIA News: Mayer vs. Ben Sulayem for FIA presidency
(GMM) Controversial FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem will face a rival in December’s election – Tim Mayer (pictured). Recently, following a period of public contemplation, rally legend Carlos Sainz – … Read More
FIA News: FIA governing body publishes revised driving guidelines
The FIA has decided to publish two documents, the F1 Penalty Guidelines and the F1 Driving Standards Guidelines. Designed to assist with the consistent and fair application of F1 rules, … Read More
FIA News: Carlos Sainz Sr. pulls out of FIA presidency race
(GMM) Carlos Sainz Sr. (pictured), a potential rival to Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s FIA presidency, has pulled out of the race. Other names have also been linked to the December elections, … Read More
FIA News: Ben Sulayem’s controversial changes voted in
(GMM) Despite the protests of multiple FIA member clubs, Formula 1’s governing body has ratified a series of controversial statute amendments. Many regarded FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s recently-proposed changes … Read More
FIA News 2026 Formula 2 and Formula 3 calendars revealed
Formula 2 and the FIA have announced the calendar for the 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship and once again, the season will comprise of a total of 14 rounds, all … Read More
FIA News: Wurz emerges as 3rd candidate to unseat Ben Sulayem (Update)
(GMM) Alex Wurz has not outright denied that he might consider running to become FIA president. This week, Osterreich newspaper suggested the former Formula 1 driver might take on the … Read More
FIA News: FIA president shaping up to reject Sainz Sr. bid
(GMM) The president of F1’s governing body, the FIA, is back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. The increasingly divisive figure, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, looks set to be … Read More
FIA News: Carlos Sainz Sr. ‘seriously’ eyeing FIA president role
(GMM) Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr.’s famous father Carlos Sainz Sr. has admitted he could be in the running to become the next president of the FIA. In December, … Read More
FIA News: Shaila-Ann Rao is re-hired back by the FIA
Former senior executive Shaila-Ann Rao has made a surprise return to Formula 1’s governing body the FIA. Rao, who in 2022 left her position as interim secretary general after just six … Read More
FIA News: FIA boss hitting reverse gear on behavior clampdown
(GMM) Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the highly controversial president of F1’s governing body the FIA, looks set to hit reverse gear on draconian new penalties laid out in the international sporting … Read More