On Tuesday 23 July, a meeting of the Formula 1 Commission took place in London, chaired by FIA Director of Single-Seater Racing Nicholas Tombasis and Formula 1 President Stefano Domenicali.
A number of issues were discussed at the meeting, including a proposal to change the points system so that the top twelve drivers receive points at the end of the race, issues over increasing the minimum car weight in 2025 and the testing schedule ahead of the 2026 season. Following the meeting, the FIA released a statement summarising the results.
Points system
Based on the voting results, it was unanimously decided not to change the current points system.
Minimum weight of car and driver
In the interest of driver health, the minimum rider weight has been increased from 80kg to 82kg. This will increase the minimum weight of a non-fuelled vehicle from the current 798kg to 800kg by 2025.
Testing ahead of the 2026 season
Testing ahead of the 2026 season will last nine days, spread over three three-day sessions.
Regulations 2026
The overall strategic objectives of the 2026 regulations were confirmed, stating that the main objective is to deliver exciting and thrilling racing that will continue to attract fans.
Updated information is provided on the timing of the adoption of regulations for 2026, covering technical, sporting, financial and environmental issues. In addition, it is confirmed that the FIA’s collaboration with all teams in the development of regulations is going in the right direction and on schedule.
Following further discussions at the upcoming meetings of the Technical and Sports Advisory Committee, the updated 2026 version of the Sporting and Technical Rules will be presented to the World Council on 17 October. An extraordinary meeting of the Formula 1 Commission is scheduled for 2 October to discuss the 2026 season.
Financial regulations
It has been confirmed that costs related to maternity/paternity leave, sick leave and entertainment costs for team members should not be included in the budget limits.
Any changes adopted today must be formally approved by the FIA World Council.
Source: F1 News
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