The Formula 1 season heads to the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, for the second edition of the street race on the iconic Strip. This weekend, the drivers will battle it out for championship points, with Max Verstappen on the cusp of a historic fourth consecutive title. Ferrari seeks to strike back, while the fallout from the FIA’s leadership changes takes center stage.
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In a major shakeup, the FIA has announced that Niels Wittich has stepped down as Formula 1 Race Director, effective immediately. Wittich’s departure marks a significant change in the sport’s landscape, as he played a crucial role in shaping on-track proceedings. His successor, Rui Marques, brings a wealth of experience and is expected to bring stability and expertise to the role.
The FIA has implemented a cutting-edge laser scanning process to ensure Formula 1 teams comply with the latest aerodynamic regulations. This advanced technology has become essential as traditional methods are no longer suitable for the new generation of ground effect cars.
Williams is seeking answers as to why its own pre-event scans of its updated Formula 1 car suggested its revised floor complied with the regulations, despite being deemed too wide by the FIA at the Dutch Grand Prix. The team is determined to understand the disparity and adapt the floor to be fully legal.
In a dramatic turn of events, Alex Albon has been disqualified from the Dutch Grand Prix qualifying results after his Williams’ floor was deemed non-compliant with FIA regulations. This stunning development has shaken up the grid, with implications for the race. Get the latest updates on this Formula 1 controversy.
In a significant development, the FIA has admitted that it made an error in not issuing a black-and-white warning flag to Max Verstappen during the Austrian Grand Prix. This acknowledgment comes after the governing body’s internal review concluded that Verstappen’s actions violated the FIA’s Driving Standards Guidelines and could have prevented a late-race collision with Lando Norris.
In a bid to resolve the ongoing issue of Formula 1 track limits, the Silverstone circuit has incorporated elements of the solution deployed at the Red Bull Ring, following its successful debut at the Austrian Grand Prix. The FIA’s new arrangement, which involves adding gravel and reducing kerb size, aims to prevent drivers from automatically running wide without consequence.
In a bold move, the Red Bull Ring has implemented a revolutionary kerb and gravel trap solution to eradicate track limit issues in Formula 1. This innovative approach, developed in collaboration with the FIA, aims to provide a definitive resolution to the persistent problem that has plagued the sport.
Carlos Sainz has joined the chorus of critics against the FIA’s proposed 2026 Formula 1 regulations, accusing the governing body of ‘over-complicating’ the new ruleset. The Ferrari driver expressed concerns about the 50/50 power split hybrid power unit and the accompanying aerodynamic changes, suggesting the regulations may be too restrictive and lead to a spread-out field.
The FIA has indicated it sees no need to intervene in the ongoing Formula 1 flexi-wing debate, as teams openly admit to pushing the boundaries within the regulations to gain a competitive edge. Despite concerns from some teams, the governing body is comfortable with the current front wing flexibility tests and designs employed by the teams.