The Formula 1 Commission gathered on Wednesday, with a host of matters covering the 2025 and 2026 regulations being discussed in a meeting chaired by FIA Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis and F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali.
Assembling for the fifth time this year at the FIA offices in Geneva, Switzerland, the commission initially ticked off a series of 2025 items related to technical matters, sporting matters and financial regulations matters.
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On the technical side, they approved a range of technical changes for the 2025 season including the introduction of a driver cooling kit when heat hazard gets declared – following on from “encouraging” test results.
Meanwhile, building on sporting discussions prompted by the recent Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend, the commission has confirmed a new protocol for closing up the grid when a team withdraws a car.
