The WMSC makes some modifications to the F1 sporting regulations
The last meeting of the World Motor Sport Council took place on Wednesday in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a number of minor changes made to the Formula 1 sporting regulations.

The sporting regulations of Formula 1 have undergone minor changes following the latest meeting of the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) this year. The meeting took place on Wednesday in Baku, Azerbaijan, and was chaired by the FIA’s Deputy President for Sport, Robert Reid.
Among the questions addressed regarding Formula 1, the board discussed next year’s calendar, which should include a record number of 24 events, and emphasized that the health and well-being of all traveling personnel are key considerations for the future.
Regarding the modifications made to the rules, the WMSC has confirmed the changes made to the technical regulations to allow for the installation of a cooling scoop in extremely hot conditions. The drivers were subjected to high temperatures during the Qatar Grand Prix earlier this year, with some requiring medical attention after the checkered flag.
Here are other rules that have been added to the Formula 1 regulations:
- A limitation on the number and weight of certain metal components in the floor that have been identified as a safety risk if dislodged from a car.
- Change in pre-race protocol: the time required to be on the grid before a Grand Prix is reduced from 50 to 40 minutes.
- The requirement to stop working on cars starting from the pit lane during a race (due to a penalty): The FIA has noted that currently there are no regulations describing the procedure to be followed by staff and equipment related to cars starting from the pit lane. For safety reasons, it will now be mandatory to remove all personnel and equipment from the pit lane 90 seconds after the start of the formation lap.
Finally, minor modifications have been made to the regulation for 2026, which will cover the new regulations.