F1 Commission Approves Major Overhauls for 2024 Season and Beyond
Nov.25 - In a pivotal move shaping the future of Formula 1, the F1 Commission has announced a series of significant changes and updates for the upcoming seasons, with a particular focus on the 2024 season.
Revamped Sprint Format for 2024
A key decision from the latest meeting is the overhaul of the Sprint Format in 2024. The revised structure aims to further streamline the weekend's activities, distinctly separating the Sprint races from the main Grand Prix events. The finalized calendar for these Sprint events is expected to be released soon. The F1 Commission has tasked the Sporting Advisory Committee to refine the details, especially concerning timing and parc fermé rules, with a final proposal slated for early 2024.
Advancements in Wet Weather Safety
Recognizing the critical importance of safety, the Commission has greenlit additional tests for a new wet weather package aimed at reducing spray. Scheduled for spring 2024, these tests will feature a novel design completely enveloping the tyre, a step forward in confirming the viability of these wheel covers with the current F1 cars.
Tyre Developments and Strategies
After much deliberation, the Commission has decided to maintain tyre blankets for the 2025 season. This decision aligns with the direction of tyre development, focusing on minimizing overheating issues and enhancing the tyres' race performance. The Commission also resolved to continue with the standard allocation of 13 sets of dry tyres for the 2024 season, stepping back from the Alternative Tyre Allocation trialed this year.
Enhanced Driver Cooling Measures
In response to the extreme heat challenges faced during the 2023 FIA Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix, updates to the Technical Regulations have been approved. These updates will allow teams to equip their cars with a cooling scoop, enhancing driver comfort in scorching conditions. Further research is ongoing for additional cooling solutions.
Technical and Sporting Regulation Updates
The Commission has approved several safety-focused amendments to the Technical Regulations. These updates include restrictions on the mass and number of metallic components in the car's floor to mitigate risks in case of detachment. Other minor adjustments to the 2024 Technical and Sporting Regulations have also been ratified.
Sustainability in Focus
In a significant step towards environmental responsibility, the Commission has refined the exclusion of Sustainability Initiative Costs from the Financial Regulations. This refinement pertains to expenses related to defining sustainability goals, strategies to achieve these objectives, and the monitoring and reporting processes to track progress against carbon footprint and overall sustainability targets.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Looking further ahead, the Commission has agreed that teams will not commence any development work on cars for the 2026 season until the beginning of 2025. This decision marks a strategic approach to car development in the sport.
The F1 community and fans worldwide can anticipate these changes, pending final approval by the World Motor Sport Council, to significantly influence the racing dynamics and sustainability efforts in Formula 1. The 2024 season, in particular, promises to be an exciting chapter in the evolution of the sport, with these regulations paving the way for a more efficient, safe, and sustainable future in Formula 1 racing.
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Sprint - Practice/Shootout/Sprint/Qualifying would be an even better order & hopefully, Yas Marina Circuit would be among the six, especially if sprint points get counted separately.
Assuming Red Bull Ring, Interlagos, & Losail remain, I wouldn't mind if the other two, besides YMC, were Jeddah & Albert Park, for example.
I'm still unkeen towards reserve-grid experimentation.
Tyre blanket ban abandoned - Bunch of sissies still can't accept the reality that as certain other single-seaters have managed without blankets, so would F1.
Nothing wrong with ATA either & even less so with having 12 or 11 as the standard set amount per driver.
Driver cooling - Overreaction to a one-off case that won't re-arise even in Qatar anymore.
2026 car development ban - Weird restriction.
don't really mind care if the muck around with sprint races. should just do a full bloody reverse grid. then if we choose to watch not me we can watch the big names drive through the grid. give them a separate sprint championship. or use sprint races for reserve, 3rd drivers, team academy drivers. so many sensible things that could be done. and make the main drivers watch from garage or pit wall. for commercial purposes. get additional sponsorship for sprint series Kentucky fried chicken sainsbury championship. ha. anything than this current and useless presentation. or leave the F1 cars alone and have the car companies use their super cars or jeeps or sedans or coupes. it could be a support race that lays down rubber for the big cars. etc. by the time F1 gets around to doing anything useful, I could have several business plans ready...thank you for the indulgence... cheers