We have heard earlier on F1’s plan to move over to hybrids. Now the renowned car racing organizer, FIA after its meeting on Monday with the Grand Prix Manufacturers Association (GPMA) has come out with an elaborate agreement called the Formula One Technical Regulations to make F1 more fuel efficient. You would have to wait till December 31, 2006 to be informed on the new F1 regulations for 2009. Meanwhile, here is a list of 5 issues both sides agreed upon:



i) From 2006 Chinese Grand Prix, engines will be stabilized. Such engines will be the only engines used from and including the 2007 season.



ii) No further developments of engines will be allowed except retuning for the 19,000 rpm limit. This will be guided by the FIA under the terms of the 2008 Formula One Sporting Regulations.



iii) The Formula One Technical Regulations from 2009 will include means to promote fuel efficiency including energy recovery and re-use — regulations for which will be published no later than December 31, 2006.



iv) GPMA has setup a working group to frame future rules for Formula One to deliver maximum output by means of more efficient use of available energy. These future rules could include changes to current power units. The FIA and other engine suppliers will also join this group.



v) The FIA and GPMA are now in full agreement about the future of the FIA Formula One World Championship to realise the goals mentioned above.



Via: gizmag.co.uk