Tougher limits
In amendments to the original list of restrictions, the FIA has said that teams can only warn drivers of a critical car problem if: “failure of a component or system is imminent and potentially terminal.”
Furthermore:
- Regarding lap times and sector details, drivers can only be told about their own performance – not that of competitors.
- Information regarding pit stops can only be made on the lap that the driver is supposed to be coming in – not before.
Removing information
Following outline proposals from December, the FIA has also removed a number of messages that were previously allowed. These include:
- Giving gaps between cars in qualifying so as to better position the car for a clear lap.
- Tyre choice at the next pit stop.
- Number of laps a competitor has done on a set of tyres during a race.
- Tyre specification of a competitors.
- Information concerning a competitors' likely race strategy.
- Safety Car window.
- Change of front wing position at the next pit stop.
- Reminder about track limits.
Coded messages banned
The FIA has also made it clear that it will not allow teams to try to get around the restrictions by using coded messages.