Lance Stroll formally warned by FIA over Qatar garage incident The FIA has formally warned Lance Stroll over his aggressive behavior in the Aston Martin garage during the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix weekend.
Spa secures 2025 F1 race with one-year extension Spa-Francorchamps secures its place on the Formula 1 calendar until 2025 after signing a one-year contract extension, following upgrades to infrastructure and safety.
FIA President is optimistic that the FOM will approve Andretti The FIA has approved Andretti's F1 entry application but a commercial deal with FOM is still needed. FIA president Ben Sulayem stays optimistic about approval while dismissing speculation of legal action if denied.
F1 Round-Up: Qatar & Austria at risk, Alonso's "Semi-Burn" cockpit, Pirelli until 2027 FIA warns Qatar & Austria venues over track limits; changes urged by 2024. Sulayem seeks venue solutions, emphasizing driver feedback. In Qatar, Alonso cites extreme heat issues. Pirelli retains F1 tyre contract through 2027, with a focus on sustainability.
Why the Qatar GP was so grueling for the drivers? The 2023 Qatar GP saw F1 drivers struggle through brutal cockpit heat. The punishing conditions raised serious questions over racing in extreme temperatures and led to calls for the FIA to review scheduling such races.
Verstappen wins the Qatar GP as Hamilton and Russell collide on opening lap Max Verstappen took a comfortable victory in the Qatar Grand Prix after contact between Mercedes' Hamilton and Russell, with Piastri securing his first F1 podium.
Oscar Piastri wins a dramatic Qatar Sprint as Verstappen crowned champion McLaren's Oscar Piastri claimed a maiden Formula 1 victory in a dramatic Qatar sprint race, as Red Bull's Max Verstappen sealed his third world championship despite a poor start.