Rules and Regulations
Formula 1 is a highly technical sport, and there are plenty of rules to adhere to. There are also constant adjustments and suggestions that try to mould the future of the series.
2008 Rule Proposals by the FIA 
Just before Christmas, the FIA released their proposals for new rules affecting the 2008 season. They arenīt confirmed by any means yet, and given the strict nature of the rules, itīs up to you to decide whether they should be. Another Qualifying Tweak
Following on from the Malaysia qualifying incident, the FIA have decided to change qualifying again. Itīs only a small tweak, but itīs led to plenty of discussion over whether the current qualifying system is working or not. Bridgestone Test Single Wet Tyre
The current choice between extreme and intermediate wet tyres can be the difference between winning and losing a race. Therefore, a single wet tyre is being evaluated. Here we look at why and whether it will come to anything. Car Liveries
When it comes to a car livery, itīs important to be unique, to keep the sponsors happy, and of course, to create a brand for yourself. However, there are regulations governing even the paintwork on every car. FIA Change Points System
With just days to go before the season gets underway in Australia, the FIA met to discuss several regulation changes - and announced a revolutionary new points system. FIA Clarify 2009 Regulations
There was some confusion over the recent press release from the FIA regarding new rules for this year, and now they have spoken to Race Director Charlie Whiting to clear things up. FIA Open Tender for Standard Engines
The FIA have opened the tender process to third party suppliers, hoping to introduce standard engines to the sport in 2010. Here we take a look at what that means, and how the sport will change. FIA Partner with Cosworth for 2010
The concept of a standard engine in Formula 1 is becoming more like a reality, as Max Mosley releases more details about the FIAīs plans. FIA Publish Medals Analysis
The FIA have looked into Bernie Ecclestoneīs medals rather than points idea and published some statistics. Here we take a look at them, and whether it means anything for the future. Flexible Floors
Some more F1 politics and calls of cheating have pointed the FIA to investigate Ferrari and BMW and their flexible floors. FOTA Announce Future Proposals
FOTA held a press conference today to reveal their findings from investigations and market research into the future of F1. Here we take a look at their suggestions. Further Engine Clarifications
The new regulations are constantly causing questions to be asked, but gradually the FIA are sorting them out. Here we look at further clarifications to the engine rules. New Championship Deciding System Retracted
The FIA announced a new scoring system that would see the driver with the most wins be champion over a driver with more points but less wins. That has now been retracted, thanks to FOTA's intervention. Rear Diffusers Cause Issues
The 2009 cars have been in development for months, but now they have been unveiled it looks like some of the teams have interpreted the rules differently to the others. The rear diffusers are causing some angst in the paddock that could affect the Australian Grand Prix. Rear Diffusers Declared Legal
After several weeks of waiting, and a single day of deliberation by the FIA, we now know that the rear diffusers of Brawn GP, Williams and Toyota are legal. Recent FIA World Council Proposals
The FIA World Council got together last week to discuss several important matters regarding the way F1 is run, and here we will go through some of the information that came from that meeting. Sporting Regulation Changes
The 2008 season sees a lot of changes to both the sporting and technical regulations. Take a look at what the difference between the two is, what the changes are, and how they will affect the teams on the grid. Team Orders at McLaren?
Team orders are a very touchy subject in the Formula 1 paddock, and the recent race at Monaco saw McLaren in line for an FIA investigation. Read more about it here. Teams Begin to Doubt KERS
With the 2009 cars launching over the next few weeks, weīre starting to see how the new season will take shape. However, some are beginning to doubt how well KERS will work and whether to run it or not. Technical Regulation Changes
The 2008 season sees a lot of changes to both the sporting and technical regulations. Take a look at what the difference between the two is, what the changes are, and how they will affect the teams on the grid. Three Race Engines
One of the new cost-cutting measures from the FOTA agreement with the FIA is to extend the life of the engine. Here we look at what that means, and what effect it might have. Turning Friday Practice into Testing
Recent ideas to reduce costs have included a scheme of turning Friday Practice into a test day, and scrapping in-season testing. Here I look at the pros and cons of that idea, and whether it would work. Tyre Distinctions
2007 will bring new rules regarding tyres - there is just one supplier for every single team, and there will be no secrets regarding the tyre choice for the race. Read on to find out more. What is CFD?
CFD is being touted as the next big thing in development, as the FIA stringently cut down on wind tunnel usage. Here we look at what it is, how it is used, and whether it can replace the wind tunnel in the future. What is KERS?
KERS has been in the headlines for the last few months, and now we take a look at what it is, why itīs being implemented, and what difference itīs going to make. World Motorsport Council Decisions
The WMSC met last week in Monaco to agree future Formula 1 regulations. They came up with a raft of new ideas, and here we take a look at some of them.
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