The FIA Commission, chaired by FIA single-seater director Nicholas Tombazis and Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, has approved a number of technical changes to the regulations for the 2025 season, including the introduction of driver cooling systems used in extreme warm weather. conditions.
Regulations 2025
The solution consists of installing a simplified cooling system without air conditioning. The system will become mandatory in extreme heat and the minimum weight of vehicles will be increased accordingly.
In addition, following discussions following the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, the Commission has approved a revised protocol for closing the starting grid in the event of a team withdrawing its car. Now the final starting field is formed no later than an hour before the start, allowing cars withdrawn by teams before this point to be excluded from the document.
The beginner sprint racing initiative has been revised. The Commission is interested in the concept and will consider it further in 2025, with a view to introducing a novice sprint race in 2026.
The Commission has adopted further measures to exclude expenditure on sustainability initiatives from the 2025 budget ceilings.
Regulations 2026
The 2026 regulatory process has progressed significantly. Section A, intended to create a uniform structure for all subsequent sections, is expected to be introduced at the first meeting of the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) 2025.
Source: F1 News
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