The International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced on Monday that it has made changes to the Formula One regulations, including reducing the distance of Grand Prix races and abandoning some proposed modifications to the "homogeneity" system.
The FIA's Formula One Commission met in London to confirm the reforms scheduled to take effect next season.
The commission decided to reduce the race distance from 305 kilometers to 290 kilometers, which, according to its calculations, equates to two or three fewer laps per race.
In separate statements, the FIA and Formula One explained that this reduction was a direct consequence of a previous decision to lower the fuel flow rate in the engines.
The commission also decided to scrap plans for a standardized gearbox, or "homogeneity," in order to "preserve the development freedom of suppliers."
The committee also promised that the rules regarding the fixed maximum race duration of three hours, in the event of races being affected by rain delays, would be implemented "to ensure that fans have the best possible chance to enjoy a full race in the event of disruptions."
The FIA statement also indicated that the committee had introduced amendments to the sporting and financial regulations for this season, without providing further details.
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