P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The latest meeting of the Formula 1 Commission reiterated plans to hold a rookie sprint race and focussed on changes to the starting procedure at Grands Prix.
The Formula 1 Commission, consisting of representatives from F1, the FIA, and all 10 teams, deliberates on regulatory issues within the sport. Following a recent meeting, the proposal of a rookie sprint race at the post-season Abu Dhabi test was widely favored but has been postponed beyond 2024 due to organizational constraints. During the latest Commission gathering, plans for the rookie sprint race at the end of the season were revisited with an aim to implement it by 2026. F1 teams are currently required to field rookies in at least two Free Practice 1 sessions and can utilize them in various testing programs. The rookie sprint race concept aims to provide more drivers affiliated with F1 teams with crucial race experience. Furthermore, the F1 Commission has approved modifications to the race start procedure and further enhancements to the technical and financial regulations, including the introduction of a driver cooling kit. Progress has also been noted in the 2026 regulatory drafting process, with a framework set to be presented at the initial 2025 World Motor Sport Council meeting, incorporating gender-neutral language in the Sporting Regulations to promote inclusivity.
