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The FIA have created a new rule for the World Rally Championship which sees any drivers who misses their given start slot for the Power Stage will not be eligible for bonus points.

Renault Formula 1 technical chief Nick Chester has downplayed the impact FIA staff can have when joining teams, saying that a one-year gardening leave period is "probably enough" to ensure there is no advantage to be gained.

Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting has hinted that new additional DRS zones may be introduced at other circuits for 2018 having created a third zone at Albert Park for the Australian Grand Prix.

Formula 1’s managing director of motorsports Ross Brawn says the 2018 season opener represented another missed opportunity for the sport due to the difficulties faced trying to overtake with the current generation of cars.

Ferrari and Red Bull Formula 1 team bosses Maurizio Arrivabene and Christian Horner have clashed over Laurent Mekies' pending move to Maranello amid claims that a gentleman’s agreement was broken regarding gardening leave periods that must be served by senior FIA staff.

Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting has shrugged off the impact of his right-hand man Laurent Mekies moving to Ferrari by leaving his high profile role at the FIA.

FIA President Jean Todt says he’s be happy to see the Formula 1 race calendar expand from its current 21-round schedule and supports the reports of adding races in Argentina and Vietnam.

FIA President Jean Todt has hit back at the criticisms fired at the Halo cockpit protection device from within Formula 1 accusing some quarters of the sport of having “short memories”.

FIA President Jean Todt has blasted the current financial climate in Formula 1 by stating its unacceptable to see the majority of teams “struggling to survive” and is eager to usher in positive change.

FIA race director Charlie Whiting has warned Formula 1 teams against using a "false" engine mode to take advantage of the new exhaust-blown rear wing design debuted by Renault during pre-season testing.

FIA President Jean Todt has dismissed the ongoing discussion about Liberty Media’s decision to stop using grid girls from the 2018 Formula 1 world championship calling it “bullshit”.

The FIA has confirmed the appointment of ex-Ferrari Formula 1 chief designer Nikolas Tombazis as its new head of single-seater technical matters ahead of the 2018 racing season.

The FIA has announced a new EU-supported scheme called the 'European Young Women Programme' that will help aid the careers of girls between the age of 13 and 18 in go-karting.

Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner has called on the FIA to issue a technical directive to clamp down on teams burning oil as fuel during qualifying, claiming there are “still loopholes” that are being exploited.

McLaren executive director Zak Brown has warned negotiations over the future direction of Formula 1 for 2021 will become “turbulent” as talks heat up this year. 

Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting is keen to see all FIA championships learn from each other at a seminar in Geneva with new ideas on governing track limits discussed.

McLaren executive director Zak Brown has slammed the current financial strategy in Formula 1 and urges owners Liberty Media and governing body FIA to put a plan in place “as the highest priority”.

Former McLaren Formula 1 team chief Martin Whitmarsh is set to take up an advisory role with the FIA to help define the series' future financial regulations.

Ferrari Chairman and CEO, Sergio Marchionne has revealed that Niki Lauda will not be joining the Italian team after recent speculation. Marchionne has said “Niki Lauda is fundamental to Mercedes.

Yves Matton has been named as the new FIA Rally Director and will leave his director position at Citroen Racing and replaced by Pierre Budar.

Pirelli head Mario Isola believes it’s unlikely Formula 1 will reintroduce tyre competition and instead stick with a sole supplier as it prepares for the tender process this year.

Felipe Massa’s team-mate was thrown out of a Brazilian karting race for repeatedly punching and attempting to strangle a rival after they crashed out of the 500 Milhas de Kart race.

Formula E champion Lucas di Grassi is keen to pursue an official role in motorsport management in the future in a bid to help develop racing.

Felipe Massa has been named the FIA’s new head of its Karting Commission having recently retried from Formula 1 at the end of 2017.