F1 Insiders Est. 2012
Just three race weekends into the all new 2026 Formula One regulations and serious talk is in the air over changing the all new hybrid powertrains which are proving to be more than problematic. Such is the complicated nature of the technology developed by the manufacturers, drivers no longer believe their primary focus is to … Read more
The obsession behind F1’s rule ‘tweaks’ – Formula One claims it has acted swiftly and decisively to change the 2026 rules which have proven so far to be a farce. Firstly, as a matter of safety, F1 and the FIA needed to act to prevent the horrendous closing speeds which have been visible between cars … Read more
In just under two weeks’ time, F1 will return from its enforced April break following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix. But the teams and the sport’s regulators have not been enjoying a well-earned rest from their endeavors, as engineers up and down the grid have been crisis-managing car developments following … Read more
An agreement has been reached! Here’s what’s changing in Formula 1 with immediate effect: After weeks of negotiations, the FIA, the teams and Formula 1 have agreed on a series of immediate rule refinements, effectively bringing an end to the talks. While these changes still require formal approval from the World Motor Sport Council, this … Read more
FIA signals progress after driver backlash over 2026 rules – Following growing criticism from Formula 1 drivers regarding the direction of upcoming regulations, particularly those shaping the 2026 era, the FIA has issued an encouraging update. Following a tense period between drivers, teams, and governing bodies, the latest discussions appear to have taken a more … Read more
The first glimpse of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations revealed something unexpected. It’s not the outright performance of the new ‘agile’ cars that stands out the most, but rather how that performance is delivered, particularly over a single qualifying lap. Under the new rules, drivers can no longer push flat-out from start to finish. Instead, … Read more
During the Grand Prix weekend in Baku the FIA had made it clear to the teams that it does not allow them to preheat their hydraulic components of their chassis. Five teams are directly involved with such preheating activities, even when the cars are parked in the Parc Fermé. The Germans of Auto, motor und … Read more
In Formula One burning oil as part of combustion is banned because of these perceived benefits, but it is claimed some teams have found a way to circumnavigate the rules.
Red Bull was the first to blow a whistle and point to Mercedes accusing them of using this method to get a power boost over the rest of the pack, specifically in the closing stages of qualifying or when they needed an extra little boost on the final laps last year. Mercedes shook their heads in amazement and it is believed that this year has pointed to Ferrari. The Italians naturally have denied it and have accredited their gains to mapping… which may be true.
The FIA remained deeply concerned by the wider implications of the incident, firstly through the impact such behaviour may have on fans and young competitors worldwide and secondly due to the damage such behaviour may cause to the FIA’s image and reputation of the sport.
Following detailed discussion and further examination of video and data evidence related to the incident, Sebastian Vettel admitted full responsibility.
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