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F1 carmaker teams sign up for 2008

F1 carmaker teams sign up for 2008

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

Audi to enter Formula One in 2026

Audi to enter Formula One in 2026

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Formula One will have a new power unit from 2026 with the focus on sustainability and a more cost-efficient future.

FIA approves F1's cost-saving package and budget cap reduction

FIA approves F1's cost-saving package and budget cap reduction

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The measures, rubber-stamped by the FIA's World Motor Sport Council by an online vote, aim to create a more level playing field for the 10 teams and a more sustainable future.

FIA launches anti-racism campaign

FIA launches anti-racism campaign

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

Formula One's governing body launched an anti-racism campaign on Thursday at the Spanish Grand Prix circuit where McLaren's Lewis Hamilton was abused in February. It encouraged fans to visit a web site, www.everyrace.net, to pledge support for the campaign message that motor sport welcomed everyone irrespective of their gender, race or background.

Champion Vettel gets clean chit from FIA

Champion Vettel gets clean chit from FIA

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel committed no infringement during the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix, Formula One's governing body the FIA said on Friday, meaning the German keeps his world title.

Tamil actor Ajith Kumar takes to the race track

Tamil actor Ajith Kumar takes to the race track

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Check out the Tamil actor in action!

Belgian 2006 Grand Prix cancelled

Belgian 2006 Grand Prix cancelled

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

The race, scheduled for September 17, has been cancelled this year to allow the Spa track to be improved, Formula One's ruling body said.

F2 disaster: Indian driver walks away from deadly crash

F2 disaster: Indian driver walks away from deadly crash

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Indian driver Kush Maini on Sunday survived a horrifying crash after he stalled at the start of the feature race in Formula 2, a support race to Formula 1.

Verstappen a double winner again at FIA awards

Verstappen a double winner again at FIA awards

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Dutch Formula One driver Max Verstappen collected two special awards for the second year in a row at the International Automobile Federation (FIA)'s gala prize-giving ceremony on Friday.

FIA puts engine mapping crackdown on hold

FIA puts engine mapping crackdown on hold

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Formula One's governing body has put plans to crack down on engine management systems on hold until after next week's showcase Monaco Grand Prix.

FIA puts brakes on winner-takes-all system

FIA puts brakes on winner-takes-all system

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Formula One looks set to ditch controversial plans to award the championship to the driver who wins most races after the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) performed a late U-turn on Friday. The teams made clear they are not in favour, accusing the governing body of ignoring the rules by imposing the new system.

FIA accuses Mercedes of gaining from illegal test

FIA accuses Mercedes of gaining from illegal test

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Formula One's governing body accused the Mercedes team on Thursday of breaking the rules by testing in Spain with tyre supplier Pirelli last month and benefiting from their involvement.

Verstappen handed 'ridiculous' penalty

Verstappen handed 'ridiculous' penalty

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

'I find it ridiculous what happened, so why should I then give full answers?'

F1's record 24-race calendar for 2023

F1's record 24-race calendar for 2023

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Formula One will have a record 24 races next season with Las Vegas making its floodlit debut in November and Monaco signing a new deal to secure its place on the calendar until at least 2025.

FIA confirms rule changes

FIA confirms rule changes

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

Formula One's governing body confirmed rule changes that will shorten qualifying by five minutes from this weekend's French Grand Prix.

Formula One cancels 2022 Russian Grand Prix

Formula One cancels 2022 Russian Grand Prix

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Russia launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine by land, sea and air on Thursday.

Drivers' meeting to go ahead: FIA

Drivers' meeting to go ahead: FIA

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

Formula One safety talks between drivers and Max Mosley will go ahead as planned on August 1 despite a lower than expected turnout.

FIA poses warnings to new F1 teams

FIA poses warnings to new F1 teams

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

New Formula One teams US F1 and Campos will breach regulations if they are not ready in time for the season-opening race in Bahrain on March 14, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) said on Wednesday.

FIA awards: F1 teen sensation Verstappen is hero of the night

FIA awards: F1 teen sensation Verstappen is hero of the night

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Dutch rookie Max Verstappen, signed controversially as a 16-year-old by Toro Rosso, has swept a hat-trick of awards after confounding his critics in an impressive debut Formula One season.

FIA president Mosley to quit

FIA president Mosley to quit

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

Max Mosley has stunned Formula One and the wider world of motorsport with the surprise announcement.

Vettel crowned World champion at FIA Awards Gala

Vettel crowned World champion at FIA Awards Gala

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

German driver Sebastian Vettel was awarded the World Champion trophy for the second consecutive year, while Sameer Gaur of Jaypee Sports International (JPSI) received the Formula One Promotional Trophy for hosting a successful inaugural Indian Grand Prix at a glittering FIA Prize Giving Gala ceremony.

French Grand Prix to stay on F1 calendar

French Grand Prix to stay on F1 calendar

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

The French Motor Sports Federation (FFSA) confirmed on Wednesday that the country's troubled Formula One Grand Prix would remain on next year's calendar. The FFSA has a contract to run the race until 2011 but Ecclestone is eager to move it from the rural circuit to a track closer to Paris.

Formula One likely to return to Bahrain: FIA

Formula One likely to return to Bahrain: FIA

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Former world champion Damon Hill has spoken out in favour of Formula One returning to Bahrain this year despite continuing civil unrest in the Gulf kingdom.

Virgin F1 team seeks name change to Marussia

Virgin F1 team seeks name change to Marussia

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

Virgin Racing want to change their name to Marussia next season to more accurately reflect the Formula One team's current ownership structure.

Profile - Giancarlo Fisichella

Profile - Giancarlo Fisichella

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Fisichella joins Force India for its debut F1 season, bringing extensive Formula One know-how to the team. A veteran of 12 FIA Formula One World Championship seasons, with three victories and almost 300 points to his credit, his experience will help the team achieve its long-term aims.

FIA invites tenders for tyre contract

FIA invites tenders for tyre contract

Rediff.com23 May 2006

FIA has invited tyre makers to tender for the right to become the sport's sole supplier for three years from 2008

Bianchi's race number 17 to be retired

Bianchi's race number 17 to be retired

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Jules Bianchi's racing number 17 has been retired from use in Formula One following the French driver's death last week, the sport's governing body announced on Monday.

FIA gives Virgin go ahead to change fuel tank

FIA gives Virgin go ahead to change fuel tank

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

New Formula One team Virgin Racing have been given permission to change their car's undersized fuel tank.

FIA confirms 10 teams for 2005 season

FIA confirms 10 teams for 2005 season

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

Minardi and Jordan, whose future was in considerable doubt after Ford's decision to sell engine supplier Cosworth, were also included.

Formula One to award pole position trophy

Formula One to award pole position trophy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Formula One will award a pole position trophy next year to the driver who qualifies fastest the most times during the season, the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced on Thursday.

FIA will take no action against Rosberg

FIA will take no action against Rosberg

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Formula One's governing body will take no action against championship leader Nico Rosberg despite Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton accusing him of a deliberate collision at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Formula One furloughs staff as bosses take pay cuts

Formula One furloughs staff as bosses take pay cuts

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Formula One has put almost half its staff on furlough until the end of May due to the novel coronavirus with chairman Chase Carey and senior management also taking a pay cut, an F1 spokesman said on Tuesday. Sources said those on furlough were mainly employees whose work was focused on race weekend activities and who could not carry out duties remotely. The Liberty Media-owned company employs in excess of 500 people.

McLaren lose constructors points, fined $100m

McLaren lose constructors points, fined $100m

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

McLaren were stripped all of their points in the 2007 Formula One constructors championship and fined $100 million in the spying case.

Coronavirus puts Chinese Formula One race in doubt

Coronavirus puts Chinese Formula One race in doubt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Shanghai sports authorities have recommended the suspension of all sporting events in the city due to the coronavirus outbreak, casting further doubt on whether the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix will take place. This year's calendar has a record 22 races, leaving little chance of any rescheduling. Russia, whose race is in September but has previously been held in April, has already ruled out a date swap.

FIA question Mercedes, Ferrari on tyre tests

FIA question Mercedes, Ferrari on tyre tests

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Formula One's governing body put Ferrari, the sport's most successful team, in the spotlight along with Mercedes on Friday in an investigation into alleged breaches of the testing regulations.

FIA targets McLaren drivers in spying probe

FIA targets McLaren drivers in spying probe

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

McLaren suspended their chief designer Mike Coughlan in July after 780 pages of Ferrari technical information was found at his home.

Mexico race looks doubtful: FIA

Mexico race looks doubtful: FIA

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

"Mexico's planned return to the Formula One calendar next year is looking doubtful," said FIA president Max Mosley.

FIA president Mosley to quit

FIA president Mosley to quit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004