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Here are some proposals by the FIA (approved by the World Motorsport Counsil)...
"Major proposals include:
A single, control-spec Engine Control Unit (ECU) for all competitors, "manufactured by an FIA designated supplier to an agreed specification." This would make it possible to effectively enforce a ban on driver aids like traction control.
Standard gearboxes fitted with common parts for all cars - with control to be via a driver-operated clutch pedal and gearshift similar to those of a conventional manual-transmission road car.
Revised bodywork to reduce downforce by approximately 90 percent while allowing cars a wider track. This would allow cars to follow each other far closer through corners without the loss of aerodynamic grip and thus would be likely to increase opportunities for drivers to pass each other.
Tyres supplied by a single manufacturer to all teams, the reintroduction of slick tyres and larger wheels - plus a ban on tyre-heating devices.
A "minimum specified" centre-of-gravity for every Formula One chassis and improved impact testing, again to increase competitiveness, but also driver impact protection.
Standard brakes for all competitors to reduce development costs.
Greater control over which materials can be used for the construction of a car's bodywork - similar to changes controlling the use of "exotic" materials in engines that go into place in 2006.
The compulsory installation of a starter motor.
A ban on spare cars, with only spare chassis permitted at events.
A limit on testing to a maximum of 30,000km per team per year.
The right for a team to buy a complete car or any part of a car from another constructor, with "further discussion" over how this would effect the award of Constructors' Championship points."
Taken from the Official Website of Formula One... Formula One Home
"Major proposals include:
A single, control-spec Engine Control Unit (ECU) for all competitors, "manufactured by an FIA designated supplier to an agreed specification." This would make it possible to effectively enforce a ban on driver aids like traction control.
Standard gearboxes fitted with common parts for all cars - with control to be via a driver-operated clutch pedal and gearshift similar to those of a conventional manual-transmission road car.
Revised bodywork to reduce downforce by approximately 90 percent while allowing cars a wider track. This would allow cars to follow each other far closer through corners without the loss of aerodynamic grip and thus would be likely to increase opportunities for drivers to pass each other.
Tyres supplied by a single manufacturer to all teams, the reintroduction of slick tyres and larger wheels - plus a ban on tyre-heating devices.
A "minimum specified" centre-of-gravity for every Formula One chassis and improved impact testing, again to increase competitiveness, but also driver impact protection.
Standard brakes for all competitors to reduce development costs.
Greater control over which materials can be used for the construction of a car's bodywork - similar to changes controlling the use of "exotic" materials in engines that go into place in 2006.
The compulsory installation of a starter motor.
A ban on spare cars, with only spare chassis permitted at events.
A limit on testing to a maximum of 30,000km per team per year.
The right for a team to buy a complete car or any part of a car from another constructor, with "further discussion" over how this would effect the award of Constructors' Championship points."
Taken from the Official Website of Formula One... Formula One Home
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i like it when each group has to try and pull out some loopholes or tricks or new technology to try and gain the advantage over the other, its just adds to the competitiveness and it makes the races feel more like its what you do with your wrench and youre not just reading a set of rules.
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Yep, it'll be NECK-CAR for the Grey Poupon set... 
Even the WRC is going down the path of "cost-cutting" and Peugeot/Citroen are dropping out...
ALMS is still running pretty strong with good factory support and a wide variety of cars. If you ever get a chance to watch GT cars or ALMS cars at Laguna Seca, I highly recommend it. It was incredible to watch the FIA GT races there in the late '90s...
Even the WRC is going down the path of "cost-cutting" and Peugeot/Citroen are dropping out...
ALMS is still running pretty strong with good factory support and a wide variety of cars. If you ever get a chance to watch GT cars or ALMS cars at Laguna Seca, I highly recommend it. It was incredible to watch the FIA GT races there in the late '90s...
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With these changes I wouldn't be surprised if GP2 cars were faster than F1
There are a couple of good ideas in there, I like the compulsary starter motor thing, how many times did someone's day have to end just because he couldn't get his damn car started.
Slick tires
Reduced aero is BS, they need to bring back those fans from the Chapman era
There are a couple of good ideas in there, I like the compulsary starter motor thing, how many times did someone's day have to end just because he couldn't get his damn car started.
Slick tires
Reduced aero is BS, they need to bring back those fans from the Chapman era
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While I may take issue with some of the proposed rules, the fact remains the current situation is unsustainable. No race series can survive when it takes $300+ million to win.
Were it I making the rules, I
Were it I making the rules, I