The FIA has agreed a series of F1 rules changes for 2020 and 2021 in response to the “crisis” instigated by the delayed start to the season.
2020 F1 rules articles articles archive
2020 F1 rules articles
Magnussen: Netflix left the worst out of Haas episode
2020 F1 season
Posted onA sensational episode on Haas which appears in the new series of Netflix’s Drive to Survive only part of last year’s disastrous season for the team, according to Kevin Magnussen.
F1 restores traditional chequered flag signal after light panel error at Suzuka
2020 F1 season
Posted onThe chequered flag will officially end Formula 1 races in 2020 in one of several rules tweaks announced for next season.
Softer penalties for jump starts and weight bridge violations in 2020
2020 F1 season
Posted onF1 drivers could get more lenient penalties for jumping the start of races or failing to stop at the weigh bridge under new rules introduced for the 2020 season.
Todt: F1 qualifying races an “interesting initiative”
2020 F1 season
Posted onFIA president Jean Todt has given his backing to a proposal to test ‘qualifying races’ at a limited number of F1 rounds in 2020.
F1 unlikely to approve two mandatory pit stops rule
2020 F1 season
Posted onF1 is unlikely to feature two mandatory pit stops in 2020 but teams could face new restrictions on which tyres they can use in practice.
“It would be even worse”: Ballast penalty plan fails to impress teams
2020 F1 season
Posted onTeam principals criticised plans introduce penalty ballast. Alfa Romeo’s Frederic Vasseur said it would be “even worse” than the current grid penalties.
F1 teams yet to agree on plan to test Saturday races in 2020
2020 F1 season
Posted onF1 could trial a new race weekend format at some rounds in 2020 but contrary to reports teams have not agreed to scrap qualifying sessions.
Renault requested three MGU-Ks per season in exchange for 22-race calendar
2020 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 will allow teams to use more MGU-Ks next season after Renault requested the change in exchange for approving an increase in the number of races.
2021 F1 cost cap to be adjusted
2019 F1 Season
Posted onTeams have waived their right to dispute the cost cap, with a ‘soft’ cap coming as early as 2020.
Formula 1 to introduce 18-inch wheels in 2021
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 will introduce a new tyre specification for the 2021 season including a switch to 18-inch wheels and narrower front tyres.
Engine rules to remain stable until 2020
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Cut-price engine deal agreed • Hulkenberg “one of top three drivers” – Perez • Driver penalties to be relaxed
No F1 tyre war before 2020 – Hembery
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Tyre war off the table • Ferrari cleared over Haas wind tunnel use • F1 “really tough mentally” – Sainz