These measures will bring back the driver in full control of the car, enhancing race excitement and unpredictability.

The FIA

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There shall be a preliminary hearing to determine if a 'new element' as defined in...the Code exists, this will be followed by another hearing to conduct the review(s), if any new element is determined by the stewards to exist.

A possible geometry has been developed and the FIA is currently working with teams in Formula One on further defining its geometry.

Cost reduction on power units will be driven by changes to the sporting and technical regulations in 2017 and 2018, with a progressive reduction of the number of power unit elements per driver per season.

Previously no manufacturer could supply more than one specification of power unit, the World Motor Sport Council was also advised that the FIA had agreed for Ferrari to supply a fourth customer team with a 2015-specification Power Unit in 2016.

The F1 Commission voted not to pursue this option at this stage -- however, it may be reassessed after the Power Unit manufacturers have presented their proposal to the Strategy Group.

It will normally be used when double waved yellow flags are needed on any section of track and competitors or officials may be in danger, but the circumstances are not such as to warrant use of the safety car itself.