P1racenews AI automatic summary:
FIA change announced after Piastri and Sainz penalties
The latest version of F1’s Concorde Agreement has been signed with changes in governance.
F1, the FIA, and all 11 teams signed the 2026 Concorde Governance Agreement for the next five seasons.
The agreement includes a desire for permanent, professional race stewards at each event.
Calls for permanent stewards arose after controversial penalties for Sainz and Piastri in recent races.
The new agreement sets out potential changes in governance with increased financial support to the FIA from FOM and the teams.
The Concorde Agreement outlines how F1 will be run, shared commercial interests, and distribution of revenue for the next five years.
The incidents in 2025 races highlight the need for ongoing improvements in race stewarding and governance.
