Nikolas Tombazis

F1 engine development 'must be road-relevant' says FIAF1 engine development 'must be road-relevant' says FIA

F1 engine development 'must be road-relevant' says FIA

Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, says that the future direction of engine and power unit development in the sport…

1 year ago
FIA seeking to avoid 'huge controversies' with PU changesFIA seeking to avoid 'huge controversies' with PU changes

FIA seeking to avoid 'huge controversies' with PU changes

The FIA's director of single seater affairs Nikolas Tombazis says that the governing body wants to avoid any controversies and…

1 year ago
FIA won't tweak F1 ride-heights despite bump-induced crashesFIA won't tweak F1 ride-heights despite bump-induced crashes

FIA won't tweak F1 ride-heights despite bump-induced crashes

The FIA has opted not to intervene in enforcing higher ride heights for Formula 1 cars, despite two high-profile accidents…

1 year ago
FIA not oblivious to downside of F1 cost cap  - TombazisFIA not oblivious to downside of F1 cost cap  - Tombazis

FIA not oblivious to downside of F1 cost cap - Tombazis

Formula 1’s cost cap has undoubtedly tightened the competition, but the FIA recognizes that it has also hindered struggling teams…

1 year ago
FIA targeting 'nimble car' concept with 2026 revampFIA targeting 'nimble car' concept with 2026 revamp

FIA targeting 'nimble car' concept with 2026 revamp

The FIA is focussed on producing a new generation of lighter, more responsive cars on the grid from 2026 when…

1 year ago
FIA: More cooling systems to come for F1 driversFIA: More cooling systems to come for F1 drivers

FIA: More cooling systems to come for F1 drivers

The FIA mandated this week the use of a special scoop on the underside of F1's cars to help alleviate…

1 year ago
F1, FIA and Extreme H to collaborate on hydrogen futureF1, FIA and Extreme H to collaborate on hydrogen future

F1, FIA and Extreme H to collaborate on hydrogen future

Formula 1, the FIA and hydrogen off-road racing series Extreme H are to collaborate in forming a new joint Hydrogen…

1 year ago
Formula 1 plans action over dilution of aero rulesFormula 1 plans action over dilution of aero rules

Formula 1 plans action over dilution of aero rules

Formula 1 is looking into making changes to its aerodynamic rules for 2025 after a new study revealed that measures…

2 years ago
FIA expects teams to lose half a second with floor changesFIA expects teams to lose half a second with floor changes

FIA expects teams to lose half a second with floor changes

The FIA’s head of single seater technical matters Nikolas Tombazis says that teams should expect to lose about half a…

2 years ago
FIA 'not surprised' to see top three teams dominatingFIA 'not surprised' to see top three teams dominating

FIA 'not surprised' to see top three teams dominating

The FIA says it is not surprised by the domination of the 2022 Formula 1 world championship teams, despite the…

2 years ago
FIA presses ahead with plans for wet weather wheel archesFIA presses ahead with plans for wet weather wheel arches

FIA presses ahead with plans for wet weather wheel arches

The FIA's single-seater technical director Nikolas Tombazis has been giving more details about the governing body's plans to introduce new…

2 years ago
Tombazis: FIA 'overreacted' with black-and-orange flagTombazis: FIA 'overreacted' with black-and-orange flag

Tombazis: FIA 'overreacted' with black-and-orange flag

The FIA’s head of single seater technical matters Nikolas Tombazis has acknowledged that there had been an 'overreaction' in the…

2 years ago