F1 Commission Meeting: Stricter flexiwing tests, More pit stops at Monaco?
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In the latest report published by the FIA of the recent F1 Commission meeting that was held today, many great changes have been announced. Not only a previously revealed change was confirmed, but also further changes could be made to the Monaco GP weekend. See everything below!
New Monaco GP rules?
In order to provide "better racing at the Monaco GP", proposals were discussed to create 'Monaco-specific regulations'. It was agreed today that the number of mandatory pit stops will be increased, however, these ideas will be further discussed later on by the Sporting Advisory Committee.
Additionally, an update on "the regulatory drafting process for the 2026 Regulations with an increased focus on section C (Technical Regulations)" was carried out by the FIA. The Commission also underlined the help of the teams and power unit manufactures in "refining aerodynamic performance and ensuring more efficient energy management for the next generation Formula 1 cars."
Flexi-wing changes confirmed
After it was a heavily discussed debate during the 2024 season, the changes previously revealed to the flexible front wings have been confirmed at the Commission meeting. "New, more stringent, deflection tests on front wing" will take place beginning with the Spanish GP, while the same goes for the rear wings, entering already the first weekend in Australia that is scheduled to be held in less than a month
Furthermore, three new things were also introduced. The "finalization of the driver cooling system following work carried out between the FIA and the Formula 1 teams, supported by changes to define when such systems must be used," there is no longer a limitation on how many gearboxes could be used because according to the federation, "the reliability of current designs renders this restriction obsolete," and also, starts to Sprints and races where revised and the aborted start rule was covered. The latter made the headlines during the Sao Paulo GP last season.
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