FIA F1 commission gathers to discuss further changes following an immensely successful start
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The most recent gathering of the F1 Commission was chaired by the FIA’s President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who congratulated the F1 community for a successful start to the 2022 season.
The major points that have been highlighted include sprint, 2026 power unit, helmet cameras, and reduction in the usage of tires. These points have also been in talks amongst the community for quite a while now.
Taking a call on the format of the sprint races, the FIA has decided not to take an immediate call on the expansion of it. The plans to increase the sprint races from three to six from 2023 have now been supported by several teams after issues regarding the budget were reportedly resolved.
Other conclusions from the FIA’s meeting
Over the issue of helmet cameras, the technical regulations for 2023 will be updated and helmet cameras will be mandatory for all the drivers from next season onwards. This move comes after massive positive feedback for the specific angle view from the fans, giving them more understanding of the conditions that a driver faces.
FIA has also announced significant changes for the new power unit that will come into play from 2026 once the current freeze on the development ends. New units will be designed to use electrical power to up to 50%, and utilize a 100% sustainable fuel. Emphasis was also laid on reducing carr dimensions and mass.
Deciding upon the tires, the statement read- The Commission unanimously agreed to trial a reduction in the tyre allocation from 13 sets to 11 at two events in the 2023 season. This is being done to move towards more sustainable use of tires in the future.
With a new power unit and tire policy in place for 2023, F1 is moving towards more sustainability and eco-friendliness. The suggested changes will be subjected to approval by WMSC, where they’ll likely be passed and soon be implemented.
Read the entire statement here.
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