The FIA aims to simplify the underfloor plank on Formula 1 machinery and has set its sights on standardising the component in its regulations for 2026. In October, floor planks... read more »

Aston Martin engineering director Luca Furbatto says that Formula 1 will miss a “golden opportunity” to cut costs if the sport does not introduce a standard gearbox for 2026.... read more »

Ross Brawn believes F1's budget cap still has "bugs to iron out" but feels the magic of the sport would have been lost if a standardised route had instead been... read more »

There's one standardised component that every car on the grid has in common - tyres. Currently made by Pirelli, these rubber cylinders are all that separate these amazing... read more »

FIA delays switch to standardised brake components read more »

The FIA has announced that it has "chosen to delay the potential implementation of single suppliers for brake friction materials and brake system components". read more »

Ferrari have said they are open to the idea of more standardised parts in Formula 1, but want assurances over their reliability. read more »

Apart from compromising the sport's DNA, Mattia Binotto is concerned that as F1 adopts more standardised parts, other than fears over reliability and quality, costs will rise. read more »

Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto has urged F1 not to up the list of standardised parts for 2021, saying it goes "against the spirit" of the sport. read more »

Ross Brawn has shrugged off criticism that a move towards more standardised parts in Formula 1's 2021 regulations will make the cars look identical, claiming that current... read more »

Mercedes is "onboard" with the FIA's decision to abandon plans to introduce standardised gearboxes in F1, according to Toto Wolff. read more »

Formula 1 will not be using standardised gearboxes in 2021 after the World Motor Sport Council voted against the proposal. read more »

FIA opens tenders for more standardised F1 parts read more »

Last month the FIA invited companies to tender for standardised gearboxes, however, it looks as if that is just the latest push for standardised parts with more to come. read more »

With F1 planning a return to standardised gearbox parts across the grid, Maurice Hamilton remembers when those units would often leave drivers on the naughty step when their... read more »

Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul has called for engines to become standardised in order to eliminate all speculation of cheating in Formula 1. read more »

Zac Brown says he would support standardised parts being used in Formula 1 as long as it helps reduce costs and doesn't have a negative impact on the show. read more »

As part of its cost-cutting plan, the sport is understood to be considering the use of standardised parts. read more »

Formula 1 teams are pondering introducing standard parts as a cost-cutting measure, according to McLaren executive director Zak Brown read more »

Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene believes Formula 1 needs to become "a bit more affordable" to safeguard its future, but thinks any proposals for... read more »

Recently F1's Strategy Group started a push to bring in new 1,000 horsepower turbo engines to the sport. The anticipated benefits of this move include making the cars more... read more »

Formula 1 could look very different in 2016 if the sport can agree on new regulations governing downforce, fuel, tyres and engines. A meeting was held this week in Geneva... read more »

Adrian Newey has warned Formula 1 bosses that it risks looking like a one-make series, what he describes as GP1 - a step above GP2 and GP3 which run identical chassis. The... read more »

FIA president Jean Todt has called the suggestions to reduce spending put forward by six of the biggest teams a "joke". The F1 Strategy Group, which includes Todt,... read more »

A new side impact protection system developed by Marussia and optimised by Red Bull, will become a standard safety feature in 2014. A year-long collaboration between the... read more »