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FIA bans Ferrari style exhaust wings in F1 2027

Formula 1's governing body the FIA has officially tightened up 2027's technical regulations to outlaw Ferrari's exhaust wings. Ferrari pioneered the exhaust wing during pre-season testing in Bahrain, having apparently found a loophole in the 2026 technical regulations to extract more downforce from the rear of the car, using exhaust gas to supply air to a tiny winglet perched atop the ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·4d ago

Oliver Bearman explains why Haas targets have boosted his F1 motivation

Oliver Bearman has revealed that the infectious dedication and high targets set by the Haas Formula 1 team are boosting his own motivation to bring the American outfit towards the front of the grid. The British driver is in his second full-time season in the championship. Now with seven rounds of the 2026 season, which featured a new wave of regulations, under his belt, the 21-year-old ...Keep reading

RacingNews365·5d ago

Max Verstappen shares 'great' F1, FIA trait key to crucial talks

The Red Bull driver had previously been one of the most outspoken drivers over the 2026 regulations.

motorsport.com·Jun 19

What to expect – and what not to – from Red Bull's Austria upgrade

With the new regulations in 2026, the development battle between the teams is playing a major role in shaping the pecking order, with outfits seemingly making bigger gains than before when they introduce new packages. Ferrari's upgrade helped it make a step forward in Barcelona – and Lewis Hamilton converted that into victory. In Austria, Red Bull is known to be preparing to unleash new ...Keep reading

RacingNews365·Jun 12

Kimi Antonelli reveals 'surprise' over reported FIA Mercedes decision

Mercedes has dominated the new power unit regulations so far in 2026, but is reportedly set to be handed the chance to introduce an engine upgrade.

motorsport.com·Jun 12

FIA president targets nearly 150kg F1 weight reduction by 2031

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has reiterated his commitment to a return of V8 engines in Formula 1 in the near future, and has now outlined a broader vision that would also involve a dramatic reduction in car weight. Current 2026 Formula 1 cars have a minimum weight of 768kg. While the FIA's latest regulations have already succeeded in reducing that figure compared to the previous ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Jun 6

Max Verstappen "felt like myself again" in flat-out Monaco F1 qualifying

Max Verstappen says the nature of Monaco Grand Prix qualifying had allowed him to "feel like myself again" at the wheel of a Formula 1 car, having taken a dim view of the 2026 regulations and their demands thus far. Of the current drivers, Verstappen has been one of the more vocal opponents of the current brand of F1 powertrain regulations thus far. The 53-47 split in power output between the ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Jun 6

Can Aston Martin see light at the end of the tunnel? “Definitely not yet”

Aston Martin’s Formula 1 troubles have no end in sight after the squad collapsed to the bottom of the standings in 2026, team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa warned. F1’s move to new regulations panned out dismally for the team as it switched from customer Mercedes engines to a works Honda partnership, as the AMR26 was plagued by a lack of performance and reliability early on. The main issue ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Jun 5

George Russell: Monaco GP to be more on the limit thanks to F1 2026 regulations

George Russell reckons this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix will be more on the limit than previous editions due to the 2026 Formula 1 regulation change. This year, F1 introduced its latest rules switch with changes to both the power unit and chassis, but the move has so far proven to be a very contentious topic. That’s due to the increased emphasis on electrical energy in the power unit ...Keep reading

Planet F1·Jun 5

FIA confirms Charles Leclerc punishment after Monaco GP investigation

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc visited the FIA stewards after breaching the press conference regulations at the F1 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.

Planet F1·Jun 5

FIA confirms Lando Norris punishment after Monaco GP investigation

McLaren driver Lando Norris visited the FIA stewards after breaching the press conference regulations at the F1 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.

motorsport.com·Jun 5

Audi CEO responds to F1's V8 plans: “We don’t have problems with V8 engines”

Although 2026 only marks the first season under the new Formula 1 technical regulations, extensive discussions are already taking place behind the scenes about the next regulatory cycle – formally scheduled to begin in 2031, but one that could be brought forward if sufficient support exists. Both FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali have spoken positively about the ...Keep reading