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Carlos Sainz and the GPDA expressed hesitation regarding the 2026 season finale in Qatar and Abu Dhabi due to Middle East conflicts. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem insists the races will proceed as scheduled, though the FIA is prepared to move the finale to Imola if necessary.
General Motors president Mark Reuss announced the December 18 opening of a Cadillac engine factory in Charlotte, North Carolina. The facility will develop power units for the 2029 Formula 1 season following FIA approval for General Motors to act as a supplier.
The FIA is intervening in a technical dispute by mandating uniform rim cover shapes to stop teams like Red Bull and Mercedes from manipulating airflow. This standardization aims to reduce tire-induced turbulence and improve racing quality by stabilizing airflow for following cars.
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has introduced new 2027 regulations requiring physical and IT segregation for teams like Red Bull and Mercedes. These rules target non-F1 divisions to prevent personnel and information from being used to circumvent spending limits.
Formula 1 will reduce race distances to 290km for the 2027 season to help teams manage component redesigns under new fuel flow limits. The FIA confirmed that standard grand prix distances will return to exceeding 305km in 2028, though Monaco will maintain its 260km length.
Formula 1 will revert to the 305 kilometre race distance in 2028 following a temporary reduction to 290 kilometres in 2027. This change follows shifts in power unit ratios that increase combustion engine reliance and fuel consumption requirements for teams.
Sentronics Holdings filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Allengra GmbH in Texas, alleging the unauthorized use of ultrasonic fuel flow meter technology. The dispute involves FIA championship components and seeks damages for lost profits and royalties dating back to 2022.
Christian Horner admits in his memoir Drive that he pressured race control to allow lapped cars to unlap themselves during the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This intervention helped facilitate the final lap battle that allowed Max Verstappen to overtake Lewis Hamilton for the title.
Bruno Michel expects to announce Formula 2 team selections for the 2027 to 2029 seasons within eighteen months. The decision determines if Lando Norris's new racing team, LN4 Fusion, secures a spot on the grid to support young racing talent.
FIA technical delegates plan to reduce floor support dimensions from 20mm to 5mm to prevent teams from using structural cables to create sharper sidepod edges. This regulation change targets a design used by Red Bull and Audi to bypass standard radius requirements.
FIA President Ben Sulayem plans to reintroduce V8 engines in 2030 to address driver dissatisfaction with 2026 power units. This technical shift aims to reduce engine weight by 80kg and coincides with the launch of the African Grand Prix at a new facility in Rwanda.
The 2026 FIA homologation cycle introduces strict cybersecurity requirements, including mandatory ISO/SAE 21434 penetration testing for all electronic control units. These regulations ensure digital integrity and competitive fairness across motorsport electronic architectures.