Topic
FIA stewards introduced new driving standards for the Mexico Grand Prix to prevent drivers from gaining advantages by cutting corners. The rules require drivers who leave the track at Turns 1 to 3 or Turns 4 to 6 to yield positions to avoid penalties during the opening lap.
Isack Hadjar must report to stewards following an incident where he allegedly shoved a fan attempting to take a selfie. The investigation into the Red Bull driver cites a potential breach of the FIA International Sporting Code regarding acts causing moral injury or loss.
FIA stewards have launched investigations into Audi drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto following incidents during the United States Grand Prix practice session. Bortoleto also faces a 20-place grid penalty due to exceeding power unit component limits.
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.
Niels Wittich has left his post as Formula 1 race director with immediate effect, prompting the FIA to appoint Rui Marques to the role starting at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. This leadership change follows a period of instability and high-profile departures within the governing body.
The FIA is implementing a new 2026 framework to increase the influence of Driver Stewards like Vitantonio Liuzzi and Derek Warwick. This shift aims to utilize racing experience to interpret guidelines more effectively when rules lack clarity.
Max Verstappen faces a potential race ban with 11 penalty points, while Charles Leclerc received a €10,000 fine for swearing in Mexico. The FIA stewards show varying levels of leniency between the two drivers regarding misconduct and on-track incidents.
Drivers collect penalty points for incidents. Reach the limit and a race ban follows. Here is how the system counts.
A demo look at the stewards process: evidence, hearings and consistency.