December 5, 2014
Formula One is scrapping its rule to award double points to the winner of the final race of the season and has reviewed its safety procedures in the light of French driver Jules Bianchi’s life-threatening crash at the Japanese Grand …
October 10, 2014
Formula One should consider introducing closed cockpits after Jules Bianchi’s crash at the Japanese Grand Prix, according to the Williams team leadership. The Frenchman, who drives for Marussia, is in a critical but stable condition in hospital after sustaining a …
February 20, 2014
A French prosecutor leading an investigation into the debilitating ski accident of Formula One great Michael Schumacher says authorities have ruled out any criminal wrongdoing in the case. The office of Albertville prosecutor Patrick Quincy said in a statement Monday …
July 11, 2013
Formula One’s governing body has announced new rules to improve safety in the pits following an incident at the Germany Grand Prix in which a cameraman was injured by a runaway tire that came loose from a car. The FIA …
July 3, 2013
Formula One’s governing body will allow in-season testing in a bid to address safety fears following several exploding tires at the British Grand Prix. Jean Todt, the International Automobile Federation president, said in a statement on Monday that the young …
November 21, 2012
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone said he plans to contest a $650 million damages claim filed in New York, the latest legal case to stem from the sale of the motor racing series in 2005. Investment firm Bluewaters Communications Holdings …