FIA Announces changes to F1 Superlicense point system

The meeting began with the FIA President Jean Todt paying special tribute to those affected by the natural disasters occurring in Mexico and Puerto Rico this week.

The President, on behalf of the entire FIA, the World Motor Sport Council, and the broader motor sport community offered his support and condolences to those affected by the tragic events, and recognized the presence of the FIA Vice President Jose Abed, attending on behalf of Mexico despite the devastating earthquake that affected that country’s capital.

The following decisions were taken during the meeting:

FIA Formula One World Championship

A number of amendments to the Sporting and Technical Regulations – including the specifications and testing parameters for the Secondary Roll Structure (‘Halo’), as well as improvements to chassis strength and wheel retention systems – were unanimously approved for the 2018 season. These will be available in the regulations section on FIA.com.

Following a tender process, the World Motor Sport Council approved the selection of Sentronics as the exclusive supplier of Fuel Flow Meters to teams for the 2018 and 2019 championships.

The FIA has approved changes to the Formula 1 superlicense qualification structure, with only Formula 2 and IndyCar now offering the maximum points, but making additional series eligible.

Drivers hoping to earn an F1 superlicense must have earned at least 40 points over a three-year period.

Previously, the champions of F2, European Formula 3, Formula E, IndyCar and the World Endurance Championship LMP1 class all received the necessary 40 points.

But following today's FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting in Paris, the altered points structure has changed the number of points offered to the top drivers in several championships.

Changes to the F1 Superlicense point system (PDF).

FIA Formula 3 International Championship

After consolidating the positions of FIA Formula 4 and FIA Formula 2, the FIA is currently working on the creation of an FIA F3 International Championship for 2019 in order to consolidate the FIA pyramid structure from Karting to Formula One.

As such, the World Motor Sport Council approved the launch of three calls for expressions of interest regarding the planned FIA F3 International Championship:

to select a chassis manufacturer
to select an engine provider
to designate a promoter – a candidate promoter may also submit a proposal for chassis and engine

The concept of the championship has been defined as follows:

A grid of 24 cars (eight teams with three cars)
Nine to ten events, with two races per event
Single-make engine, chassis and tires
Completely new chassis incorporating improved high level safety features
Engine power output – 350 BHP
Limited and regulated testing

FIA Formula 3 Regional Championships

The World Motor Sport Council agreed to the launch of an intermediate single-seater category between Formula 4 and Formula 3 International, to be sanctioned by the FIA and run by ASNs as International Series in a similar model to FIA Formula 4.

General championship concept:

Multiple chassis and engines homologated by the FIA
Each championship would generally feature a single supply of engines, chassis and tires – however, ASNs or promoters are free to propose an alternative format
Approximately 220-240 BHP – production-based engine, potentially turbocharged

FIA Formula 3 World Cup

The World Motor Sport Council approved the recommendation (following a tender process) of Panta for the exclusive supply of fuel in the 2017 FIA Formula 3 World Cup.

FIA Formula 4

Updated Technical Regulations for all homologated F4 cars were approved by the World Motor Sport Council. These amendments include a frontal anti-intrusion panel and an updated rear impact structure, to be retrofitted on existing cars by the teams themselves and for all new manufactured cars. The safety update kit is designed to significantly improve the compatibility of the front end of the chassis and the rear impact structure. This update will be mandatory for all F4 Championships as from 1 March 2018.

FIA Formula E Championship

The calendar for the 2017-18 FIA Formula E Championship was approved, featuring four historic new events, and the important return to circuit racing in Switzerland on the streets of Zurich for the first time since it was banned in 1955. The updated calendar is:

2 December	Hong Kong
3 December	Hong Kong
13 January	Marrakesh
3 February	Santiago de Chile*
3 March	Mexico City
17 March	Sao Paulo*
14 April	Rome*
28 April	Paris
19 May	Berlin
10 June	Zurich **
14 July	New York
15 July	New York
28 July	Montreal
29 July	Montreal

*New event

**New event pending ASN approval

FIA World Endurance Championship

The World Motor Sport Council offered its full support for the FIA Endurance Commission in its efforts to further strengthen and promote the FIA World Endurance Championship; one of the FIA’s most important assets.

The unique and extended provisional calendar spanning both 2018 and 2019 for the FIA World Endurance Championship was confirmed as follows:

5 May, 2018	WEC 6 Hours of Spa	Belgium
16-17 June, 2018	24 Hours of Le Mans	France
19 August, 2018	6 Hours of Silverstone	United Kingdom
21 October, 2018	6 Hours of Fuji	Japan
18 November, 2018	6 Hours of Shanghai	China
16-17 March, 2019	1500 Miles of Sebring	USA
4 May, 2019	WEC 6 Hours of Spa	Belgium
15-16 June, 2019	24 Hours of Le Mans	France

The FIA Endurance Commission was also encouraged to pursue a number of exciting and innovative proposals that it is currently working on, with the aim of enticing new manufacturers to the Championship.

The World Motor Sport Council also agreed to a number of Technical Regulation amendments for 2018 and 2019.

From 2018, incorporation of the LMP1 Non-Hybrid cars into a single classification with the LMP1 Hybrid cars (while maintaining the current specific technical regulations).
It is proposed to equalize the lap performances of the best LMP1 Non-Hybrid and Hybrid cars by adjusting the instantaneous fuel flow and fuel consumption per lap for the Non-Hybrid cars. A fuel range advantage for Hybrid cars (one extra lap at Le Mans) will be enforced.
A technological coefficient between naturally aspirated engines and turbo engines will be implemented in order to open up the field of possible engines for LMP1 Non-Hybrid cars.
From 2019, a ban on fluidic switches and energy brought to the general aerodynamics of the car – this is in anticipation of potential complex and expensive developments in this area.

FIA GT World Cup

A number of changes to the Sporting Regulations for the 2017 event were validated in a bid to optimize race management and provide greater flexibility in situations such as red flags. These changes will see more time allowed before and after the races to cater for delays, or unforeseen on-track circumstances. The restart procedure will also be reduced from ten minutes to five minutes at the resumption of racing after a red flag.

The World Motor Sport Council approved the recommendation (following a tender process) of Pirelli as the exclusive tyre supplier for the 2017 FIA GT World Cup.

Panta was also approved for the exclusive supply of fuel.

CIK-FIA

The calendar for the CIK-FIA championships, cups and trophies in 2018 was confirmed as follows:

22 April	Sarno, Italy	CIK-FIA European Championships, 1^st round CIK-FIA European Junior Championships, 1^st round
6 May	Salbris, France*	CIK-FIA European KZ Championships, 1^st round CIK-FIA European KZ2 Championships, 1^st round CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy, 1^st round
20 May	PF International, UK	CIK-FIA European Championships, 2^nd round CIK-FIA European Junior Championships, 2^nd round
17 June	Ampfing, Germany*	CIK-FIA European Championships, 3^rd round CIK-FIA European Junior Championships, 3^rd round
15 July	Lonato, Italy	CIK-FIA European KZ Championships, 2^nd round CIK-FIA European KZ2 Championships, 2^nd round CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy, 2^nd round
5 August	Essay, France	CIK-FIA European Championships, 4^th round CIK-FIA European Junior Championships, 4^th round
9 September	Genk, Belgium	CIK-FIA World KZ Championships CIK-FIA International KZ2 Super Cup CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy, 3^rd round
23 September	Kristianstad, Sweden	CIK-FIA World Championships CIK-FIA World Junior Championships

*Subject to track rehomologation and fulfilling additional requirements of CIK-FIA

FIA World Rally Championship

The World Motor Sport Council approved an adjustment to the procedure following any “yellow card" received by an event organizer for safety issues. The “Rally Safety Task Force" will now be responsible for helping the concerned organizer and/or ASN to reach a satisfactory level of safety for the future.

The introduction of automated gearbox controls for R5 cars has been cancelled, due to the excessive cost of retrofitting on existing homologations.

The World Motor Sport Council accepted the provisional 2018 FIA World Rally Championship calendar, with 13 events including a return to the championship of Rally Turkey for the first time since 2010. They are:

28 January	Rally Monte Carlo
18 February	Rally Sweden
11 March	Rally Mexico*
8 April	Tour de Corse
29 April	Rally Argentina*
20 May	Rally de Portugal*
10 June	Rally Italia*
29 July	Rally Finland
19 August	Rally Germany
16 September	Rally Turkey**
7 October	Rally Great Britain
28 October	Rally Spain
18 November	Rally Australia*

*Subject to Event Promotion Agreement

**Subject to candidate event

FIA African Rally Championship

The calendar for the 2018 FIA African Rally Championship was approved:

23-25 February	Rally Bandama Cote d’Ivoire
16-18 March	Safari Rally Kenya
19-21 April	York Rally South Africa
22-24 June	Zambia International Rally
20-22 July	Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally
24-26 August	Rally of Tanzania
21-23 September	Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally

FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies

The calendar for the 2018 FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies was confirmed:

16-18 February	Russia	Baja Russia-Northern Forest
10-11 March	Abu Dhabi	Dubai International Baja
24-29 March or 1-6 April*	Abu Dhabi	Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
17-22 April*	Qatar	Qatar Cross Country Rally
27 May – 2 June	Kazakhstan	Rally Kazakhstan
21-24 June	Italy	Italian Baja
20-22 July	Spain	Baja EspaÃ±a Aragá½¹n Teruel
9-12 August	Hungary	Hungarian Baja
30 August – 2 September	Poland	Baja Poland
7-13 October	Morocco	Rallye Oilibya du Maroc
25-27 October	Portugal	Baja Portalegre 500

*Dates to be confirmed

FIA Safety Commission

A number of amendments were approved by the World Motor Sport Council regarding changes to the Super License points table – as well as adjustments to the eligibility of championships and drivers to accumulate points. These changes are in this appendix.

In order to establish a clearer path for drivers around the world to progress from grassroots to World Championships, a new structure for FIA International A Licenses – the License level immediately below the F1 Super License – was approved by the World Motor Sport Council. This licencing system will now be based on the same principle of point allocation as the Super License system introduced three years ago.

In collaboration with the FIA Circuits Commission, the Safety Commission will implement homologation processes for manufacturers of circuit equipment to allow ASNs and circuits around the world to equip their facilities to an appropriate and tested standard. This will have the combined effect of improving circuit equipment, making the organisation of safe and efficient motor sport events easier, as well as encouraging equipment manufacturers to achieve the published standards.

As part of the Safety Commission’s work, the World Motor Sport Council reiterated that one of the primary roles of the FIA is to always focus on making motor sport safer.

FIA Commissions

The World Motor Sport Council also decided on the formation of two new strategic commissions that will work across both Sport and Mobility.

The Disability and Accessibility Commission will be created to provide advice on strategies to encourage and facilitate participation in motor sport for people with disabilities.

The Environment and Sustainability Commission will advise on issues relating to environmental performance and sustainability in motor sport and mobility, as well as supporting the achievement of best practice by the FIA and its Member Clubs in relation to relevant criteria measuring environmental performance.

Having gained approval from the World Motor Sport Council, the commissions will now need the approval of the World Council for Automobile Mobility and Tourism.

Next

The next World Motor Sport Council meeting will be held on 6 December in Paris.