The FIA has announced changes to the F1 Sporting Regulations for 2024, particularly regarding tire testing and drive elements.
In contrast to two three-day tests, the 2024 F1 season will only have one in Bahrain before the first grand prix. Due to the limited scope of private racing, the FIA has given the teams and Pirelli a few more days to carry out their testing programs.
Following Pirelli’s request to extend the deadline by five days, the tires will now be tested for 40 days. Additionally, the FIA will have an additional four-day running day to test the anti-splash mechanisms, in addition to intermediate and full wet tests.
To make it even easier, the FIA has increased the number of filming days by 100km, bringing the total distance covered by F1 teams to 200km. However, the team revealed that he can only perform one promotional film event per day.
Previous car testing rules will be relaxed somewhat, allowing F1 teams to use cars from the 2022 season, but only with parts that have been used in at least one grand prix this year. This is to prevent untested parts from being used for development.
“TPC can only be performed on vehicles manufactured to specifications for the relevant period,” the report states. “Vehicles may only use components and software of the specification used during the period specified in Article 10.2.a in at least one competition of the championship season or the TCC. I got it.
“In exceptional cases, at the sole discretion and with the prior approval of the FIA, components or software that does not comply with Article 10.2.c due to cost, reliability, safety, lack of availability or route reasons may be removed from the TPC. Reasons for the condition. In such cases, participants must submit a formal application to the FIA detailing why such components or software should be installed. .
“Test parts, sensors, equipment, test software, component modifications, operational tests, procedural tests that provide participants with all kinds of information related to current championship vehicles or TCC-compliant vehicles. Not permitted. The provisions of Article 8.15 of the Technical Regulations do not apply. For the avoidance of doubt, only instruments and sensors that are necessary for the reliable operation of the vehicle and that have been installed in one or more races during this period may Permitted.”
Among other changes, the use of power units has been reaffirmed following mid-season changes in 2023. Last year, following unanimous requests, four components were changed, including the internal combustion engine, MGU-H, turbocharger, and MGU-K.
However, the FIA has reduced it again to three per driver, although components such as control electronics and energy storage remain at two per driver. Additionally, the starting procedure stipulates that drivers leave the pit lane 40 minutes before the formation lap instead of 50 minutes before.
Looking at the 2026 regulations, the FIA, as expected, does not allow the program to start before the end of the 2024 F1 season, so work on this project has proceeded and postponed to another season.
“To prevent tests from being developed for the 2026 season from December 1, 2023 to January 1, 2025, the RWTT will develop a scale model that is substantially equivalent to the 2023 and 2024 seasons. “or Technical F1 2025 Regulations”. “Except for bench tests designed to develop brake system components with minimal airflow, provided that such tests do not simultaneously test the performance or durability of parts or systems classified as vehicle bodywork. (or in any manner incidental to the data or findings provided above).The wind tunnel test shall be carried out in accordance with the draft and/or published version of the 2026 F1 Technical Regulations, or any bodywork proposed by F1 for 2026. Shapes and concepts may not be carried out using vehicle shapes that partially or completely match and/or are substantially derived from.
“To prevent CFD simulations from being developed for the 2026 season from December 1, 2023 to January 1, 2025, the RCFD will essentially Can only be performed on corresponding geometries.” Technical rules. Except for the sole purpose of developing brake system components and associated test benches, vehicle geometry that partially or fully matches the design and/or vehicle geometry that complies with standards, except for the development of parts or systems classified as vehicle bodywork; should not be used to perform RCFD simulations. Basically, it is derived from the published version and/or published version of his 2026 F1 Technical Regulations and his 2026 body geometry and concept as proposed by the FIA. ”
F1’s full sporting regulations for 2024 are: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/fia_2024_formula_1_sporting_regulations_-_issue_3_-_2023-12-06.pdf
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