The FIA updates the regulations before the start of the 2025 season

The Formula 1 Commission met this Monday, February 17, 2025, in London at the offices of the Formula One Management. This first meeting of the year, chaired by Nikolas Tombazis, FIA Single-Seater Director, and Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, resulted in the approval of several amendments to the technical, sporting, and financial regulations for the 2025 season.

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Several minor points were discussed during this first committee of the 2025 FIA season on F1 topics. This mainly concerns the flexing of wings and gearboxes.

Strictor bend tests and the end of limitations on gearboxes

Among the notable changes, stricter flex tests on the front wings will be introduced from the Spanish Grand Prix, while those on the rear wing will come into effect at the start of the season.

In terms of mechanical reliability, the FIA has also decided to remove the restriction on the number of gearboxes used by teams, considering that the reliability of current designs makes this restriction obsolete.

A mandatory driver cooling system

Following discussions between the FIA and the teams, a driver cooling system will be implemented to improve racing conditions in extreme environments. The FIA specified that these developments would be supported by changes defining the situations in which these systems must be used.

This measure follows the extreme conditions encountered during the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, where several drivers suffered from the heat.

Adjustments for departure procedures and a new format for Monaco

The F1 Commission also approved a number of revisions and clarifications regarding the procedures for starting Sprints and races, including those concerning a false start. These adjustments aim to improve the clarity and fairness of race starts.

Regarding the Monaco Grand Prix, often criticized for its lack of overtaking, the Commission has discussed specific regulations for the event. One of the options considered involves increasing the number of mandatory pit stops to make the race more dynamic. According to the FIA statement: « The Commission agreed to increase the number of mandatory pit stops during the race. These proposals will be further discussed by the Sporting Advisory Committee in the coming weeks ».

Looking Towards 2026: The Evolution of Technical Regulations

The FIA also took advantage of this meeting to review the development of the 2026 regulations, placing particular emphasis on Section C, which concerns technical aspects. The Commission highlighted the contribution of all teams and power unit manufacturers in improving aerodynamic performance and more efficient energy management for the next generation of Formula 1 cars.

All these changes remain subject to the approval of the FIA World Motorsport Council before their official implementation.

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