Former FIA CEO latest to speak out against leadership amid ongoing turmoil

The FIA has “serious ongoing structural challenges” and does not follow “professional processes” according to its former chief executive Natalie Robyn.
It was announced on Thursday ahead of this weekend’s Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix that FIA deputy president for sport Robert Reid had resigned from the motor racing governing body with immediate effect.
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Alonso criticises the Japanese GP reaction saying it’s what F1 has always been

Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso thinks Formula 1 observers should calm down a little after last weekend’s Suzuka race left media looking answers on how to improve the racing.
Following an already tepid Chinese Grand Prix, the Japanese GP was hampered by a lack of action as the circuit’s demanding layout meant dirty air made it tough for cars to race each other closely, and a lack of tyre …Keep reading

Williams can learn from Sainz’s Ferrari habits despite tough start, says Albon

Alex Albon believes the habits which Carlos Sainz has brought to Williams can benefit the team rather than hinder performance despite the Spaniard taking time to adjust to life at Grove.
Sainz has been outperformed by Albon since making the winter switch from Ferrari and the one point he has registered so far came after a trio of disqualifications saw him promoted up the order at the Chinese …Keep reading

Verstappen’s team-mate struggles make Hadjar more keen to join Red Bull

Isack Hadjar has not been put off by the struggles of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull team-mates, insisting he wants to end up in a seat next to the reigning Formula 1 world champion even more as a result.
After Sergio Perez’s struggles last year, Liam Lawson was demoted from Red Bull back to Racing Bulls after just two grands prix for the ‘A’ team, with Yuki Tsunoda swapping places.
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FIA deputy president resigns amid ongoing turmoil at the governing body

FIA deputy president for sport Robert Reid has announced he has resigned from the motor racing governing body with immediate effect, citing a “breakdown of governance standards”.
Reid, who held the role of second in command at the FIA since being elected in 2021, announced he has informed president Mohammed Ben Sulayem on Thursday morning he will relinquish his position.
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How Trump’s tariffs could affect F1

Formula 1 will be bracing for the potential impacts of US President Trump’s recently announced tariffs, according to industry expert Mark Gallagher.
With global markets faltering and issues already arising from the new tariffs introduced last week, F1 is almost certainly going to feel the squeeze in certain areas.
The Japanese Grand Prix was the first race weekend since the new measures …Keep reading

JA on F1 podcast: From rising sun to tumbling markets

In the latest James Allen on F1 podcast episode, we examine some possible consequences for F1 of President Trump’s heavy tariffs on car manufacturers and how other companies invested in F1 might be affected.
And though Suzuka wasn’t the most exciting F1 race ever – the top six finished in grid order, which is never good – is the outline of this year’s title fight now taking shape?
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