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The FIA, the rule maker for Formula 1 and governing body of World Motorsport, is seeking to make F1 factory
In order to ensure compliance with regulations, F1 teams must adhere to various rules during factory operations, such as restrictions on wind tunnel testing, cost caps, and the use of third-party staff. To monitor this, the FIA conducts regular visits to F1 factories. However, FIA Single Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis wants to streamline this process by implementing zero notice visits, eliminating the possibility for teams to cover up any unsporting activities. The FIA would like to be able to call teams, have someone pick up the inspectors, and immediately begin the inspection, aiming to reduce waiting times and loopholes. With a recently expanded team of factory inspectors, the FIA now has the capacity to visit teams every two or three weeks. These developments will be crucial in ensuring compliance with new regulations pertaining to the 2026 cars, restricting any work on them before 2025.
