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FIA confirms SECOND Audi punishment after Mexican GP investigation
Audi endured an expensive Friday at the Mexican Grand Prix, with the FIA handing the F1 team two separate fines totalling €12,500. The team was fined €7,500 after releasing Freddie Slater's car onto the track with a cooling fan still attached during FP1, only to face a second…
How 10 F1 rookies got on during FP1 in Mexico City
10 rookies took to the track during first practice in Mexico City, but who impressed and who endured a more challenging session? Traditionally, the Mexico City Grand Prix sees a rush of rookies participating in FP1, with several drivers on the current grid having made their…
FIA launches Audi investigation after Freddie Slater incident
The Audi F1 team is under FIA investigation following first practice at the 2026 Mexican Grand Prix. Said investigation focuses on a potential unsafe release of Freddie Slater, the 18-year-old having made his Formula 1 race weekend debut at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
Sauber veteran Zehnder to leave Audi at end of 2026
Audi announce that the 2026 season will be Zehnder's last with the team. Veteran Swiss engineer and long-time Sauber Team Manager Beat Zehnder will leave the Formula 1 team now known as Audi at the end of the year.
F1 stalwart Zehnder set for Audi exit
Following over 600 grands prix with the team in its Sauber guise, former team manager Beat Zehnder leaves Audi's Formula 1 squad Audi has announced that former team manager Beat Zehnder is leaving the organisation at the end of the 2026 Formula 1 season after a 34-year stint at…
Audi pays tribute as F1 stalwart Beat Zehnder set for exit
Following over 600 grands prix with the team in its Sauber guise, former team manager Beat Zehnder leaves Audi's Formula 1 squad The Audi Formula 1 team has announced that former team manager Beat Zehnder is leaving the organisation at the end of the 2026 season after a 34-year…
Sebastian Vettel reveals why BMW didn't want him - but Red Bull did
BMW had already promised Sebastian Vettel a Formula 1 seat, but it never materialised. Now the four-time world champion explains what happened Sebastian Vettel has opened up about his early years in Formula 1 in the new ARD documentary Being Sebastian Vettel - and how German…
Cadillac makes contract announcement; Red Bull addresses PU supply rumours
Wednesday's F1 news has seen Cadillac make a driver contract announcement, several teams confirm FP1 drivers and Red Bull discussing future customer deals.
Former Mercedes engine boss returns to F1 with Audi
Audi has appointed a former senior Mercedes power unit boss to lead its engine department, in a move it says strengthens its organisational structure.
Audi F1 power unit division brings back CEO role
Audi announces its latest restructuring as its strengthens the leadership of its Formula 1 engine project Audi has announced Thomas Fuhr will become CEO of Audi Formula Racing GmbH, the Neuburg-based division developing its F1 power units.
FIA confirms massive 80-place grid penalty for the United States GP
AUSTIN - Gabriel Bortoleto will start Sunday's United States Grand Prix from the very back of the grid after accumulating a massive 80-place grid penalty after taking on new engine components.
F1 2026 United States Grand Prix starting grid with three penalties
It's a seventh pole position of the 2026 Formula 1 season for Kimi Antonelli, and a first since July, as he beat Red Bull duo Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar in United States Grand Prix qualifying.