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FIA deputy president for sport Robert Reid resigns over a "fundamental breakdown in governance standards' within the governing body.

FIA deputy president for sport Robert Reid resigns over a "fundamental breakdown in governance standards' within the governing body.

Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso thinks Formula 1 observers should calm down a little after last weekend's Suzuka race left media looking answers on how to improve the racing.
Following an already tepid Chinese Grand Prix, Japan's Suzuka race was hampered by a lack of action as the circuit's demanding layout meant dirty air made it tough for cars to race each other closely, and a lack of tyre ...Keep reading

Former FIA chief executive officer Natalie Robyn says motorsport's governing body has "serious ongoing structural challenges".

Former FIA chief executive officer Natalie Robyn says motorsport's governing body has "serious ongoing structural challenges".

Isack Hadjar has not been put off by the struggles of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull team-mates, insisting he wants to end up in a seat next to the reigning Formula 1 world champion even more as a result.
After Sergio Perez’s struggles last year, Liam Lawson was demoted from Red Bull back to Racing Bulls after just two races for the senior team, with Yuki Tsunoda swapping places.
Meanwhile ...Keep reading

Factory Yamaha MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo says he is done tweaking the set-up of his bike: wringing the neck of the M1 is the best way forward.
The Japanese manufacturer appears to have flattered to deceive in pre-season testing, with an overall disappointing performance across the first three weekends of the season. Quartararo’s personal highlight has been a sixth place in the sprint race ...Keep reading

With the resignation of the FIA deputy president Robert Reid, president Mohammed Ben Suleyam has lost his most senior management figure while criticism against his course of action has swelled to significant levels.
Reid announced on Thursday that he was leaving with immediate effect over what he felt was a "breakdown of governance standards" and "critical decisions being made without due ...Keep reading

It’s time for Round 4 of the 2025 Formula 1 season, with the paddock heading straight to Sakhir for the Bahrain Grand Prix in the second of a triple header sequence. Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and plenty more.

Ex-Ferrari test driver Marc Gene has praised Lewis Hamilton's impact on the team after just three Grand Prix and believes "there's a reason why he won so much" before joining the Scuderia.

Formula 1 is heading back to Sakhir for the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend, marking the second stop on a busy triple header sequence. After Max Verstappen became the season’s third different winner last time out in Japan, who will take the spoils during Round 4 of the championship? Here are what the odds tell us…

Former FIA chief executive officer Natalie Robyn says motorsport's governing body has "serious ongoing structural challenges".

MotoGP medical director Dr Angel Charte has passed reigning world champion Jorge Martin fit to take part in this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix.
This means that the Spaniard will take to the track on the Aprilia RS-GP in tomorrow’s Free Practice 1 session as expected.
Martin, who has missed the first three race weekends of the season due to a Supermoto accident in February, has in principle ...Keep reading

McLaren will chase overall victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours for the first time in nearly 30 years as part of a World Endurance Championship campaign in 2027.
In a brief statement on Thursday, the British sportscar manufacturer confirmed an attempt to reprise the Le Mans win with the McLaren F1 GTR 30 years ago.
“1995. Legendary Le Mans victory. Triple Crown glory,” it read.
“Ready to ...Keep reading

FIA deputy president for sport Robert Reid has announced he has resigned from the motor racing governing body with immediate effect, citing a "breakdown of governance standards".
Reid, who held the role of second in command at the FIA since being elected in 2021, announced he has informed president Mohammed Ben Sulayem on Thursday morning he will relinquish his position.
Reid said he has ...Keep reading

FIA deputy president for sport Robert Reid resigns over a "fundamental breakdown in governance standards' within the governing body.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem will attend his first F1 race this season - this week’s Bahrain Grand Prix - where he is expected to become engulfed in speculation about the Concorde Agreement.
Ben Sulayem has been absent from races while he observed the holy month of Ramadan during which F1’s team signed a commercial agreement with the sport’s rights holders, Liberty Media.
Known ...Keep reading

In early March, chairman David Richards wrote a letter to the members of Motorsport UK, addressing the FIA while taking aim at the organization's president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and his approach to governing F1 and the whole of its motorsport operations. Just a month later, the FIA finally posted a response to Richards' letter with direction for the chairman to share it on Motorsport UK's site and ...Keep reading

Team Penske rolled into Washington D.C. on Wednesday with Roger Penske bringing several of his drivers and race cars from three different divisions to the White House lawn. NASCAR, IndyCar and IMSA were all featured as Penske was celebrated for his recent triumphs.
2023 and 2024 NASCAR Cup Series champions Ryan Blaney and teammate Joey Logano were both present, along with Logano's No. 22 Penske ...Keep reading

MotorsportUK chairman David Richards says there has been "a shift of the moral compass" of the president of world governing body the FIA.