The FIA has introduced a new rule intended to improve safety but acknowledged it will create situations where some drivers are disadvantaged more than others.
2023 F1 rules articles articles archive
Drivers allowed to use extra engines without penalty during 2023
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 teams have been told their drivers may use extra power unit parts without penalty this year, among other changes made to the rules ahead today.
Further F1 rules changes revealed as FIA publishes 2023 regulations
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has confirmed more F1 rules tweaks for 2023 regarding starts, the revised qualifying format, DRS in sprint races, fan sessions for drivers and more.
F1 grid penalties face rethink over teams’ “strategic power unit changes”
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onThe FIA is re-evaluating the grid penalty system which governs power unit use in Formula 1 amid concerns over its effectiveness.
Red Bull not expecting grid full of RB18 clones in 2023
2023 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull doubt their rivals will all produce copies of their successful RB18 design for the 2023 F1 season, despite the constraints of the current regulations.
FIA to publish findings of inquiry into use of crane during Japanese GP
2022 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onThe FIA are set to publish their findings from an investigation into “procedural issues” at the Japanese Grand Prix which left drivers furious when a crane was left on track.
FIA to submit new 2023 technical regulations to tackle porpoising this week
2023 F1 season
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has confirmed the sport’s governing body will seek approval of revised technical regulations for the 2023 Formula 1 season this week.
FIA affirms three sprint races on 2023 Formula 1 calendar
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe 2023 Formula 1 calendar will feature three sprint races again, the FIA has affirmed, after opposing an increase to six.
Tougher tests for F1 roll hoops in 2023 after Zhou’s Silverstone crash
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA plans to introduce “more stringent measures” for testing roll hoops on Formula 1 cars following Zhou Guanyu’s shocking British Grand Prix crash.
FIA proposes 2023 rules changes to address “significant safety matter” of porpoising
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA is pressing ahead with plans to address the ‘porpoising’ phenomenon some cars have experienced this year, despite some teams claiming it is no longer a problem.