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Orchestrated positional changes between manufacturers and customer could become a thing of the past in Formula E
The FIA is looking to heavily regulate overt tactics and orchestrated positional changes between Formula E manufacturers and their customer teams in the upcoming Gen4 era.
The governing body is planning to outlaw fixed orders between manufacturers and customers, with the aim of ensuring fair competition among all competitors in the championship.
Pablo Martino, Formula E’s championship manager, emphasized the importance of maintaining a level playing field and preventing any manipulation of race results through team orders.
The move comes in response to concerns raised after Porsche’s announcement to introduce a second factory team for Gen4, which could potentially enable the manufacturer to manage championship programs via team orders.
There will be a comprehensive review of technical, financial, and sporting regulations to address the risks associated with manufacturer-customer relationships and ensure fair competition in Formula E.
The goal is to maintain a competitive environment where customer teams can be as successful as works teams, without any unfair advantages or manipulation of race outcomes.
