This weekend's race is the first since the controversial clampdown on the making of political statements that was announced by the FIA during the winter.It was later... read more »

Mercedes has been flagged by the FIA for failing to inform the governing body that Lewis Hamilton is complying with its jewellery restrictions for the Bahrain Grand Prix. The... read more »

Valtteri Bottas says the FIA clampdown on political and personal statements for Formula 1 drivers is not necessary after the governing body clarified the rule. Towards the end... read more »

An updated International Sporting Code issued ahead of the 2023 season that applies across top-level motorsport now classes the following as a rule breach: "The general... read more »

It is the latest development of a saga that began in late 2022 when an updated version of the FIA's International Sporting Code included a new Article 12.2.1.n.This states... read more »

The FIA has issued a clarification around its controversial clampdown on political protests in Formula One, insisting any statement at a grand prix would still require... read more »

In a document distributed to the teams on Friday, titled, 'Guidance on the Principle of Neutrality (Article 12.2.1.n of the ISC)' the governing body has explained how... read more »

The new rule, added to the International Sporting Code for this season, requires drivers to have any such statements approved by the FIA in advance.Several drivers have... read more »

Lewis Hamilton has said he will continue to speak his mind on important societal issues regardless of the FIA's clampdown on political protests ahead of the 2023 Formula... read more »

George Russell has labelled the FIA's clampdown on free speech for F1 drivers as a "silly" and "totally unnecessary" regulation. read more »

Lando Norris is the latest F1 driver to call for a U-turn on the FIA's clampdown over free speech, insisting drivers shouldn't have to ask for permission to speak... read more »

Lando Norris has likened the FIA's threat of clamping down on Formula One drivers making political protests or carrying political slogans to being treated like school kids. read more »

Lando Norris says he hopes that the FIA will consider a U-turn on its divisive clampdown on drivers projecting political and personal statements. Several competitors have... read more »

The governing body has controversially updated its International Sporting Code ahead of the 2023 season to require drivers to seek FIA permission to make personal statements.A... read more »

The civil war between F1 and the FIA has taken another turn as the sport's CEO Stefano Domenicali has backed the drivers over the clampdown on political messaging. read more »

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says the sport will "never put a gag on anyone" and expects the FIA to clarify its clampdown on drivers making political statements.  read more »

Formula One drivers need more guidance from the governing FIA on what they can say at races this season after a rule change caused concern, Williams driver Alex Albon said on... read more »

Alex Albon says Formula 1 drivers are "confused" and "concerned" about the FIA's clampdown on political statements this season. read more »

Alex Albon says F1 drivers are "all concerned" about the FIA's clampdown on political statements ahead of the new season.  read more »

Williams' Alex Albon says F1 drivers are "all concerned" about an apparent clampdown on their ability to speak out on social and political issues. read more »

The FIA updated its International Sporting Code in December to prohibit drivers across its championships from making "political, religious or personal" statements... read more »

Alex Albon has conceded the level of concern shared by all F1 drivers with regard to the FIA's clampdown on the making of political statements. read more »

Paul Scriven, a Liberal Democrat life peer, has written to Ben Sulayem to express his concerns about both the FIA's clampdown on drivers making political statements, as... read more »

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has backed the FIA's clampdown on political messaging after getting "out of control at times" in recent years. read more »

McLaren boss Zak Brown says he is fully behind the FIA's decision to clampdown on drivers making public comments on controversial matters. read more »