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Inside Corvette’s new Z06 GT3.R Evo for 2027

Inside Corvette’s new Z06 GT3.R Evo for 2027

The first car Corvette built specifically for FIA’s GT3 regulations is set for a mid-life refresh next year, with the American brand in the process of homologating an evo version of the popular Z06 GT3.R. Since its debut in 2024, that Corvette has proved successful in a wide variety of championships, helping General Motors establish a foothold in modern-day GT racing. But the competition ... Keep reading

Oct 7, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
Mercedes defends its decision to reject crucial FIA driver aid

Mercedes defends its decision to reject crucial FIA driver aid

With the extreme heat and humidity of the Southeast Asian double-header taking a brutal physical toll on the 2026 grid, driver cooling systems have become a massive talking point. While the FIA specifically created a financial allowance for teams to develop liquid-cooled driver vests to prevent heat exhaustion, Mercedes shocked the paddock by confirming they opted out of the program ... Keep reading

Oct 7, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
Red Bull is overcoming ADUO restrictions but still calls on tweaks for F1 2027

Red Bull is overcoming ADUO restrictions but still calls on tweaks for F1 2027

Red Bull is working with the FIA on how to tweak Formula 1’s Additional Development and Upgrades Opportunities system after its contentious findings, says team boss Laurent Mekies. ADUO is new for 2026 and measures the V6 engine performance of all power units at the end of each quarter, handing at least one upgrade token to manufacturers lagging behind. But it was initially assumed that ... Keep reading

Oct 6, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
Andrea Stella: F1 must avoid Sepang repeat, but "accept occasional glitches"

Andrea Stella: F1 must avoid Sepang repeat, but "accept occasional glitches"

McLaren F1 chief Andrea Stella says he "accepts" crippling software bugs as seen at Sunday's Bahrain GP in Malaysia are a possibility with the current regulations, but hoped the FIA could avoid a repeat. The start at a wet Sepang circuit was aborted after a large number of cars suffered a crippling software bug that left them coasting with no throttle input on the formation laps. The bug was ... Keep reading

Oct 5, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
Mercedes calls for F1 simplification after "fiendishly complex" cars cause Malaysia chaos

Mercedes calls for F1 simplification after "fiendishly complex" cars cause Malaysia chaos

Already running late because of the rain, the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia was pushed back further due to several cars crawling and stalling their way through the formation lap before the race had even started. The Sepang race was delayed by more than 90 minutes, leaving Formula fans watching an empty circuit as the FIA scrambled to send a software fix. Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley ... Keep reading

Oct 5, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
How FIA software bug caused chaos in Bahrain GP in Malaysia – and the emergency fix that saved the race

How FIA software bug caused chaos in Bahrain GP in Malaysia – and the emergency fix that saved the race

The start of the first wet-weather race of the 2026 Formula 1 season descended into chaos. Leader Max Verstappen was the first to suffer from a lack of power while driving slowly during the formation laps behind the safety car, after which Lewis Hamilton came to a standstill and several other cars followed. Race control was forced to stop the formation lap with a red flag, after which there was ... Keep reading

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Oct 4, 2026 · byAutosport
Explained: What was really going on with the FIA software bug causing F1 chaos in Malaysia

Explained: What was really going on with the FIA software bug causing F1 chaos in Malaysia

The start of the first wet-weather race of the 2026 Formula 1 season descended into chaos. Leader Max Verstappen was the first to suffer from a lack of power while driving slowly during the formation laps behind the safety car, after which Lewis Hamilton came to a standstill and several other cars followed. Race control was forced to stop the race with a red flag, after which there was a ... Keep reading

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Oct 4, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
FIA explains software glitch that caused Bahrain GP in Malaysia race delay

FIA explains software glitch that caused Bahrain GP in Malaysia race delay

The FIA has given insight into why Formula 1 cars experienced technical issues ahead of Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The start of the Sepang race was delayed by 40 minutes due to a downpour; then a chaotic formation lap saw the likes front-row starters Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton suffer from a glitch which rendered throttle input ineffective, with numerous cars coming to a ... Keep reading

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Oct 4, 2026 · byAutosport
FIA reveals why F1 cars stopped in rain at Bahrain GP in Malaysia

FIA reveals why F1 cars stopped in rain at Bahrain GP in Malaysia

The FIA has given insight into why Formula 1 cars experienced technical issues ahead of Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The start of the Sepang race was delayed by 40 minutes due to a downpour; then a chaotic formation lap saw the likes front-row starters Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton suffer from a glitch which rendered throttle input ineffective, with numerous cars coming to a ... Keep reading

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Oct 4, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia start delayed as thunderstorms hit Sepang

F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia start delayed as thunderstorms hit Sepang

The start of Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia has been delayed due to heaving thunderstorms hitting the Sepang circuit. As teams formed on the starting grid for the pre-race procedure, a small drizzle turned into a full-blown tropical thunderstorm and a downpour and lightning hit the circuit outside Kuala Lumpur. The sudden torrential rain was so severe that FIA race control had no ... Keep reading

Oct 4, 2026 · byAutosport
F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia start delayed as thunderstorms hit Sepang

F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia start delayed as thunderstorms hit Sepang

The start of Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia has been delayed due to a heavy thunderstorm hitting the Sepang circuit. As teams formed on the starting grid for the pre-race procedure, a small drizzle turned into a tropical thunderstorm as a sudden downpour accompanied by lightning hit the circuit outside Kuala Lumpur. The torrential rainfall was so severe that FIA race control had no ... Keep reading

Oct 4, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
Why Malaysia would be the best place for F1’s first wet-weather race in 2026

Why Malaysia would be the best place for F1’s first wet-weather race in 2026

While Formula 1 has already reached the 16th round of the 2026 season, fans have still not been treated to a wet-weather race under the new regulations – or even a wet session. Rain has threatened on several occasions, but the on-track action has consistently remained unaffected. Following initial concerns about safety in wet conditions, the FIA has made several changes to this year’s ... Keep reading

Oct 3, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
Why Malaysia would be the perfect place for F1’s first wet-weather race in 2026

Why Malaysia would be the perfect place for F1’s first wet-weather race in 2026

While Formula 1 has already reached the 16th round of the 2026 season, fans have still not been treated to a wet-weather race under the new regulations – or even a wet session. Rain has threatened on several occasions, but the on-track action has consistently remained unaffected. Following initial concerns about safety in wet conditions, the FIA has made several changes to this year’s ... Keep reading

Oct 3, 2026 · byAutosport
Max Verstappen responds to George Russell: "Maybe I should take him to the sauna!"

Max Verstappen responds to George Russell: "Maybe I should take him to the sauna!"

The debate over cooling vests has been revived during the Formula 1 weekend in Malaysia. Two years ago, there were discussions behind the scenes about making the cooling vest mandatory, something the FIA was open to, but after strong opposition from several drivers, that idea was ultimately abandoned. Verstappen was already one of the drivers strongly opposed to it at the time. The Dutchman ... Keep reading

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Oct 3, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
How the FIA plans to differentiate between Rally1 and Rally2 in WRC 2027

How the FIA plans to differentiate between Rally1 and Rally2 in WRC 2027

The FIA is proposing a change in turbo restrictor regulations to ensure the new World Rally Championship Rally1 cars will have a small power advantage over Rally2 cars next season. Next year the WRC is gearing up for a seismic shift in technical regulations that will see all-new WRC27 cars and Rally2 cars, featuring the FIA’s 7,500-euro update kit, compete under one new Rally1 ... Keep reading

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Oct 3, 2026 · byAutosport
How the FIA plans to differentiate between Rally1 and Rally2 in WRC 2027

How the FIA plans to differentiate between Rally1 and Rally2 in WRC 2027

The FIA is proposing a change in turbo restrictor regulations to ensure the new World Rally Championship Rally1 cars will have a small power advantage over Rally2 cars next season. Next year the WRC is gearing up for a seismic shift in technical regulations that will see all-new WRC27 cars and Rally2 cars, featuring the FIA’s 7,500-euro update kit, compete under one new Rally1 ... Keep reading

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Oct 3, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
"The FIA needs to step in" - Russell's cooling vest comments explained

"The FIA needs to step in" - Russell's cooling vest comments explained

Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell caused a stir in some quarters by appearing to suggest the FIA should protect teams against themselves by ensuring cooling vests are commonly used in hot races. Driver comfort in hot climates has been a topic since the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, when several drivers experienced heat exhaustion symptoms during the Doha race, which was held October before ... Keep reading

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Oct 3, 2026 · byAutosport
What's actually going on with George Russell's FIA cooling vest complaints

What's actually going on with George Russell's FIA cooling vest complaints

Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell caused a stir in some quarters by appearing to suggest the FIA should protect teams against themselves by ensuring cooling vests are commonly used in hot races. Driver comfort in hot climates has been a topic since the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, when several drivers experienced heat exhaustion symptoms during the Doha race, which was held October before ... Keep reading

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Oct 3, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
George Russell forced to suffer in Malaysia as cost cap bites

George Russell forced to suffer in Malaysia as cost cap bites

Formula 1 will race in conditions hot enough to force the FIA to declare this weekend in Malaysia a heat hazard. For that reason, drivers can choose to use a cooling vest during sessions - a tool that helps regulate their body temperature. But George Russell won't be doing that, as he blames the cost cap for Mercedes not having the funds to develop it under the restrictions. The Bahrain Grand ... Keep reading

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Oct 3, 2026 · byMotorsport.com
Super-rich UK energy and food magnates’ wealth skyrockets amid global crises

Super-rich UK energy and food magnates’ wealth skyrockets amid global crises

Analysis has shown the costs of daily essentials soaring in recent years, thanks in part to climate shocks, wars and geopolitical tensions François Perrodo is what is known in motorsport as a gentleman driver. In June, he raced at Le Mans, earning a podium place. At the end of August he was back behind the wheel at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. This time he won. Gentleman drivers are wealthy individuals who fund their own participation. The FIA governing body caps costs to keep racing accessible to such enthusiasts. But for self-confessed petrolhead Perrodo, it is well within his means. Continue reading...

Sep 30, 2026 · byThe Guardian
FIA and ACO announce 10-year WEC deal after rumours about possible split

FIA and ACO announce 10-year WEC deal after rumours about possible split

The FIA and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest have announced a 10-year deal to jointly promote the World Endurance Championship, securing the long-term future of the sportscar racing series. As part of the agreement, the partnership between motorsport’s governing body, the FIA, and Le Mans 24 Hours operator, the ACO, will extend until the end of the 2037 season. The announcement comes ... Keep reading

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Sep 30, 2026 · byAutosport
FIA and ACO announce 10-year WEC deal after rumours about possible split

FIA and ACO announce 10-year WEC deal after rumours about possible split

The FIA and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest have announced a landmark, 10-year deal to jointly promote the World Endurance Championship, securing the long-term future of the sportscar racing series. As part of the agreement, the partnership between motorsport’s governing body, the FIA, and Le Mans 24 Hours operator, the ACO, will extend until the end of the 2037 season. The announcement ... Keep reading

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Sep 30, 2026 · byMotorsport.com