Moveable bodywork will be allowed on Formula 1 cars from next season onwards, sporting governing body the FIA confirmed on Wednesday. The decision has been taken in order to improve overtaking opportunities during races.
With passing in races having been a hot topic amongst fans and F1 insiders alike this season, the FIA has now confirmed that ‘adjustable bodywork may be activated by the driver at any time prior to the start of the race and, for the sole purpose of improving overtaking opportunities during the race, after the driver has completed two laps.’
Drivers will be notified, via team radio or pit boards, that the electronic controls have been enabled after two laps although competitors will only be able to use the systems if they are running at least one second behind the car in front. The system will then deactivate automatically once the driver applies the car’s brakes.
It has also been pointed out by the FIA that, in accordance with upcoming talks with teams and drivers, the one second time gap may be modified if necessary.
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