FIA bans Daily Mail F1 journalist Jonathan McEvoy for 2026

The FIA has suspended the permanent media pass of veteran Formula 1 journalist Jonathan McEvoy, the Daily Mail's F1 and sports writer, for the remainder of the 2026 season. McEvoy learned of the decision through a communication from FIA General Manager Alberto Villarreal Gutiérrez. He had made comments about Ferrari and Charles Leclerc following Leclerc's incident with Lewis Hamilton at the Mexico City Grand Prix, and he believes Ferrari was behind the ban.

The FIA said media accreditation is granted at its sole discretion and may be revoked at any time, citing the highest standards of fairness and professionalism expected of accredited media. McEvoy will therefore miss the races in Las Vegas, Qatar and the season finale in Abu Dhabi. The Daily Mail has announced a boycott of F1 coverage in response, while former F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone called the move "completely mad". McEvoy's accreditation is due to be restored after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.