Ben Sulayem: Saudi Arabia providing Arab world a major long-term F1 future
DUBAI: Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the FIA, has hailed Saudi Arabia’s role in cementing a long-term future for Formula 1 in the Middle East.
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FIA president welcomes Georgia to sport’s global fight against online abuse
DUBAI: Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile, has welcomed the government of Georgia to the organization’s growing United Against Online Abuse coalition.
FIA meeting on future F1 engines ends without a commitment to bringing back V10s
A meeting between Formula 1 governing body the FIA and engine manufacturers has ended without a clear commitment to any future return to fan-favorite V10 engines. Amid concerns over the cost and sound of the current V6 turbo hybrids — there will be a new generation of those from next year — FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem suggested in February that there could be a return to “the roaring sound of the V10.” The FIA statement on the meeting, held ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, said “all parties are committed to the 2026 regulations” but they also “agreed to continue discussions on the future technical direction of the sport.” There was no mention of V10 engines specifically in the FIA account of the meeting, though it said: “Besides the 2026 regulations, a range of options and timelines for the future were discussed. One of the topics under discussion was the adoption of normally aspirated engines with sustainable fuel.” The FIA added there was an understanding that “a level of electrification will always be part of any future considerations,” which signals a continuing place for hybrid technology.
Sainz escapes fine for bad language
SAKHIR, Bahrain :Williams Formula One driver Carlos Sainz escaped a potential 40,000 euro ($45,370) fine for bad language on Friday after the governing body decided not to refer him to stewards at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
F1 teams sign 2026 commercial 'Concorde' agreement
MELBOURNE : All teams have signed Formula One's new 2026 'Concorde' commercial agreement to secure the Liberty Media-owned sport's long-term economic strength, Formula One said in a statement on Sunday.
GM-backed Cadillac F1 team confirmed for 2026
LONDON :A General Motors-backed Cadillac entry will become Formula One's 11th team next year after securing formal approval from the commercial rights holders and governing FIA on Friday.
F1 considering louder future with V10s and sustainable fuel
LONDON : Formula One could be racing towards a far noisier future after the sport's governing body triggered talk of a return to roaring V10 engines, this time powered by fully sustainable fuel.
Williams Duo Carlos Sainz, Alex Albon Slam FIA For Possible Swearing Bans On F1 Drivers
Williams duo Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon say it is wrong that they and their fellow Formula One drivers should face bans for swearing. Sainz, who has moved to British team Williams from Italian giants Ferrari, criticised the move by motorsport governing body the FIA to codify a rule that can mean drivers are fined or suspended for swearing or criticising officials. Albon added the drivers had already spoken among themselves about how to respond to the move.