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The FIA has revealed that it has taken learnings from football and rugby to help with Formula 1 race direction. This comes as part of the first phase of the governing body's new Race Direction Development Programme (RDDP), which aims to 'streamline the Race Direction operation at F1 races'. After the Italian Grand Prix, the RDDP debriefed with officials using race footage and data to identify key areas for improvement in F1 race operations. The FIA has stated that it has "taken learnings" of refereeing procedures used by other international Sports governing bodies in Football and rugby , including the use of the Video Assisted Referee (VAR) system. Members of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) who provide the match officials to the Premier League, English Football League and FA Women’s Super League, will also be present at this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. ...

Several Formula 1 drivers have criticised the decision to shorten the Drag Reduction System (DRS) zones for the upcoming Miami Grand Prix amid overtaking problems in recent events. Drivers formed a fairly uniform stance against the latest modifications to DRS zones, with two of the three activation zones in Miami now being shortened compared to last year's event. The previous race in Azerbaijan was met by criticism by many for its lack of overtaking opportunities, despite containing the one of the longest start-finish straights in the sport. The FIA had shortened the DRS zone in Baku, which followed on from modifications at the Australian GP to include a fourth DRS zone. Speaking ahead of the Miami GP, Mercedes' George Russell said that the drivers had not been consulted for their opinions prior to the latest tweaks. Viewed by others: Pierr...