Charlie Whiting

Whiting approves of new qualifying proposalWhiting approves of new qualifying proposal

Whiting approves of new qualifying proposal

FIA race director Charlie Whiting says that he's in favour of the new four-round qualifying format that has been proposed…

6 years ago
Why did Charlie Whiting apologise to Lewis Hamilton?Why did Charlie Whiting apologise to Lewis Hamilton?

Why did Charlie Whiting apologise to Lewis Hamilton?

F1 race director Charlie Whiting felt compelled to apologise to Lewis Hamilton after the Singapore Grand Prix for what he…

7 years ago
Whiting wants a word with Verstappen over Monza penalty!Whiting wants a word with Verstappen over Monza penalty!

Whiting wants a word with Verstappen over Monza penalty!

FIA race director Charlie Whiting is planning to have a talk with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen about the penalty…

7 years ago
Whiting: Phantom pit stops all 'part of the game'Whiting: Phantom pit stops all 'part of the game'

Whiting: Phantom pit stops all 'part of the game'

FIA race director Charlie Whiting dismissed Mercedes' possible attempts to bluff Ferrari during Sunday's Italian Grand Prix, insisting false pitstop…

7 years ago
Whiting 'quite amused' by Hamilton's reference to 'Ferrari's tricks'Whiting 'quite amused' by Hamilton's reference to 'Ferrari's tricks'

Whiting 'quite amused' by Hamilton's reference to 'Ferrari's tricks'

FIA F1 race director Charlie Whiting set the record straight with regard to Lewis Hamilton's post-race comment on Ferrari's win…

7 years ago
Steiner - Stewards more lenient towards F1's bigger namesSteiner - Stewards more lenient towards F1's bigger names

Steiner - Stewards more lenient towards F1's bigger names

Haas team boss Guenther Steiner believes Formula 1's stewards adopt a double standard when it comes to judging the sport's…

7 years ago
Whiting to marshals: 'Don't touch a car without gloves!'Whiting to marshals: 'Don't touch a car without gloves!'

Whiting to marshals: 'Don't touch a car without gloves!'

A track-side episode in Hungary involving Nico Hulkenberg's Renault led FIA race director Charlie Whiting to remind marshals of the…

7 years ago
Assen gaining momentum as potential Dutch GP venueAssen gaining momentum as potential Dutch GP venue

Assen gaining momentum as potential Dutch GP venue

A possible return of Grand Prix racing to Holland is once being discussed, with Formula 1 officials set to visit…

7 years ago
Whiting: Silverstone crashes the result of driver choice, not DRSWhiting: Silverstone crashes the result of driver choice, not DRS

Whiting: Silverstone crashes the result of driver choice, not DRS

Charlie Whiting says the crashes that occurred last weekend at Silverstone's Turn 1 were the consequence of "driver choice" and…

7 years ago
Vettel: Drivers should be left to sort things out on trackVettel: Drivers should be left to sort things out on track

Vettel: Drivers should be left to sort things out on track

Sebastian Vettel says that he feels race stewards are becoming too intrusive - and that it's the fault of drivers…

7 years ago
Third DRS zone at Silverstone to include two flat-out corners!Third DRS zone at Silverstone to include two flat-out corners!

Third DRS zone at Silverstone to include two flat-out corners!

Following the trend to promote overtaking which has prevailed this season, the FIA has added a third DRS zone at…

7 years ago
Whiting responds to Grosjean 'absolute nonsense' penalty claimWhiting responds to Grosjean 'absolute nonsense' penalty claim

Whiting responds to Grosjean 'absolute nonsense' penalty claim

Romain Grosjean mocked the FIA for the five-second penalty he received last Sunday at Paul Ricard, a reaction which compelled…

7 years ago