FIA to enforce stricter rules against team collusion in Formula E
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:35 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The FIA will implement a stricter enforcement of regulations concerning team collusion in Formula E starting next season. This follows recent scrutiny during the London finale, where team dynamics were questioned after driver Dan Ticktum admitted to aiding a competitor. While team orders will still be permitted within individual teams, any collaborative efforts between multiple teams will now face penalties. FIA's Formula E chief, Pablo Martino, stated that existing provisions against manipulating race outcomes will be enforced more rigorously.
- •FIA addresses collusion in Formula E from next season
- •Team orders remain allowed within individual teams
- •Recent London finale raised concerns about team dynamics
- •Pablo Martino confirmed stricter enforcement of existing rules
- •Penalties for collusion may include disciplinary measures
- 8:35 AMYahoo Sports — FIA to crack down on team collusion in Formula E from next season
- 8:35 AMMotorsport.com — FIA to crack down on team collusion in Formula E from next season
"The FIA will enforce its sporting regulations more strictly in Formula E’s Gen4 era to clamp down on teams colluding to “manipulate” races. Manufacturers in Formula E hold significant influence over their customer teams, with some agreements extending far beyond the supply of powertrains. This was particularly evident in last weekend’s London finale, when Cupra Kiro driver Dan Ticktum ...Keep reading
"Team orders will continue to be allowed in Formula E despite a chaotic London finale, but the FIA will take a stricter stance on teams working together to influence race results
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 8:35 AMFIA to crack down on team collusion in Formula E from next season
Team orders will continue to be allowed in Formula E despite a chaotic London finale, but the FIA will take a stricter stance on teams working together to influence race results
- Motorsport.comAug 20, 2026, 8:35 AMFIA to crack down on team collusion in Formula E from next season
The FIA will enforce its sporting regulations more strictly in Formula E’s Gen4 era to clamp down on teams colluding to “manipulate” races. Manufacturers in Formula E hold significant influence over their customer teams, with some agreements extending far beyond the supply of powertrains. This was particularly evident in last weekend’s London finale, when Cupra Kiro driver Dan Ticktum ...Keep reading
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