P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The F1 Commission has met once again, this time in Geneva.
F1 bosses have agreed to introduce a “driver cooling kit” starting from the 2025 season in response to health concerns at the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix. The punishing conditions included high g-forces and air temperatures, leading to incidents like Lance Stroll losing consciousness and Esteban Ocon feeling unwell. To address these issues for the 2024 season, teams added additional cooling scoops for drivers. The F1 Commission, along with team bosses and officials like Nikolas Tombazis and Stefano Domenicali, approved a series of technical changes for the 2025 season. These changes include the driver cooling kit for when heat hazards are declared, a revised protocol for closing up the grid, potential introduction of a rookie sprint race in 2026, and sustainability initiatives exempt from the cost cap. Progress has also been made towards the 2026 regulations overhaul, focusing on a cohesive framework and gender-neutral language in sporting regulations. Subsequent approval from the World Motor Sport Council is required for all these changes.
