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Ben Sulayem succeeds Jean Todt as the new FIA President
Ben Sulayem, a 60-year-old from the Arab Emirates and a former rally driver, was elected in Paris to the leadership of the International Automobile Federation with 61.62% of the votes against 36.62% of the British Graham Stoker, the right-hand man…
3. Jean Todt
Age 75 Occupation President, FIA Nationality French Position Last Year 3 Jean Todt was born on 25 February 1946 in Pierrefort, Cantal (France). He has one son, Nicolas, aged 41, and shares his life with actress, film producer and UNDP…
Why has the FIA stated new rules to slow down F1 pit stops?
The FIA announced that rules concerning pit stops in F1 would change from the next Hungarian Grand Prix with ambitions to improve the safety of drivers and mechanics. Let’s find out why the Federation stated this change. Click here to subscribe…
Ferrari awarded by the FIA for their environmental credentials
Ferrari awarded the three stars of the FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme. The programme developed by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile aims at helping key players in the motorsport and automotive sector measure and enhance their environmental performance by means of…
Ben Sulayem calls for fairer route into motorsport
FIA Presidential candidate Mohammed ben Sulayem has launched a report and comprehensive plan to increase diversity, access and inclusion in global motorsport. Click here to subscribe to our print edition! In line with the strong views expressed by Formula 1 world…
Pirelli extends Formula 1 partnership until 2024
The FIA and Formula 1 have proposed, and Pirelli has agreed, a one-year extension to the existing exclusive tyre supply contract to reflect the original intention of the 2018 tyre tender and remain within the overall technical framework, which is…
Formula 1 Commission issues a statement
The first meeting of the Formula 1 Commission in 2021 was held yesterday 11 February, in an online format. The FIA and Formula 1 confirm that positive discussions took place on a number of key topics relating to future Sporting,…
Formula 1 is on fumes
In the earliest days of Formula 1 during the 1950s and 1960s, launching, funding and running a team was largely within the reach of anyone with the gumption to take it on. Drivers were literally putting their lives on the line…
2018 Formula 1 Season Preview
What will the 2018 Formula 1 season hold for us? More of the same? Mercedes and Hamilton at the front, Ferrari looking threatening but never really getting close enough to open their DRS to challenge for the championship, and Sauber…
David Croft: “The changes are always going to suit ones and not others”
I was lucky enough to get a hold of a radio presenter, broadcaster, Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator David Croft to talk about what he thought of the 2017 season, halo and 2021 regulations. Here’s what David had to say.…
Top 5 circuits Formula 1 could visit
Formula 1 treks the world over to some very special places, but often there’s a feel like something is missing when it comes to circuits on the calendar which don’t fully capture the essence of the sport for one reason…
Where Are They Now: Emerson Fittipaldi
BY ROSA ELENA TORRES | BRAZILIAN RACING LEGEND EMERSON FITTIPALDI HAS WON BOTH THE FORMULA 1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE INDIANAPOLIS 500 TWICE EACH. AS FOR BUSINESS, HE HAS EXERCISED HIS ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS SINCE EARLY DAYS, THROUGH HIS WINNING CAREER IN MOTOR RACING…
