http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/72459
Since the changes will be somewhat massive I thought we could have a own topic for them.
I have a comment on a few of them:
Surely it will save money, but this means that there will definitely be some differences between the engines and somebody might complain about them again. Also, banning in-season testing and restricting wind tunnel use will likely shift focus to simulators and this will drastically change the whole car development as the teams don't have a chance to get on-track experience before the race anymore.2009
Unanimous agreement was reached on a list of proposed changes to the Renault engine for 2009; all other engines will remain unchanged. Comparative testing will not be necessary.
No in-season testing except during race weekend during scheduled practice.
So there will be no requirement for standard engines. The manufacturers will probably try to supply the independent teams with their engines.2010
Engines will be available to the independent teams for less than €5 million per team per season. These will either come from an independent supplier or be supplied by the manufacturer teams backed by guarantees of continuity. If an independent supplier, the deal will be signed no later than 20 December 2008.
Ban on tyre warmers.
Ban on refueling.
Possible reduction in race distance or duration (proposal to follow market research).
But the biggest change is that the whole race could change as refueling will be banned and the race duration might be shortened. I have to admit that there aren't many races which are exciting for the full 1,5-2 hours so I wouldn't mind if they could make the race shorter and more exciting.
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So, what do you think?