Formula 1's governing body appears to backtrack on a rule introduced this year banning freedom of speech for drivers on key issues. 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 »

The FIA says F1 drivers could now be allowed to make political statements, but only in "exceptional circumstances", after the furore caused by its controversial new law. read more »

Following the reaction from numerous drivers, and indeed F1 itself, to the recent update of the International Sporting Code, the FIA has today issued clarification in terms of... read more »

The FIA has offered clarification over its controversial ban on political, personal and religious statements from competitors. Across the last several years, a number of... read more »

Formula 1's governing FIA has said drivers will be allowed to make political statements only in "exceptional" circumstances after seeking to clarify its... read more »

F1 drivers will be allowed to express their personal values and beliefs "in their own space", the FIA have clarified, after a new rule was criticised by drivers... 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 »

Alpine has confirmed that it will provide Andretti with Power Units, should its bid to join the Formula 1 grid be successful. Andretti has been pushing to form its own F1 squad... read more »

The Alpine Formula 1 team has confirmed that Jack Doohan will be its reserve driver for the 2023 campaign. Doohan joined Alpine's programme last year, with the French... read more »

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has insisted everyone must be given the opportunity to "speak their minds" as criticism continues over the FIA's attempts to... read more »

Alpine has confirmed that Sophia Florsch has joined its academy for the 2023 season. Florsch will race full-time in the FIA Formula 3 Championship this year with PHM Racing by... read more »

George Russell asserts that Formula 1 drivers won't be restricted from speaking their minds following the ban on political statements from the FIA. The rule has been met... read more »

FIA president Mohamed Ben Sulayem is hopeful for an Indian Grand Prix return as he is “pushing” for more high-profile motorsport events to take place in the country. Last... read more »

George Russell has hit out at the ban on F1 drivers' free speech, describing the FIA's regulation as "silly" and "totally unnecessary".  read more »

The FIA announced earlier this month that it was appealing for expressions of interest from potential new F1 teams, with a view to expanding the grid to 11 or 12 teams as early... read more »

Niels Wittich is set to act as Formula 1 Race Director at all 23 grands prix in 2023. Wittich shared the role with Eduardo Freitas - who also retained his World Endurance... read more »

Lewis Hamilton says he will defy the FIA's ban on Formula 1 drivers' freedom of speech so he can continue to "fight for things I am passionate about". 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 »

As expected, Lewis Hamilton was only too glad to address the FIA's proposed crackdown on driver activism, the seven-time champion warning that nothing will stop him... read more »

Lewis Hamilton asserts that he will continue to speak out on matters close to him amid a ban on political statements from the FIA. Last year, an updated International Sporting... read more »

Lewis Hamilton says the FIA's new restrictions to curb free speech for F1 drivers will not stop him from speaking out on issues.  read more »