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It decided
that the new rules, which were released
at the end of December, should include a number of new
measures to increase competition and reduce costs. These include
a standard
electronic control unit, long-life engines, long-life gearboxes,
a single tyre supplier, restrictions on the ability of the
teams to change their aerodynamics during the season and rev-limited
engines.
In view of these changes it was decided that the opening
date for entries to the 2008 championship will no longer
be March 1, 2006 as provided in the current sporting regulations
but will be on a date to be finalised at the council’s
next meeting on March 22, 2006.
For the World Rally Championship
it was decided that five pairs of rallies will be linked
for engine and chassis in
2006. For these rallies the engine and chassis will be sealed
together and it will not be possible to separate them, except
under the supervision of the FIA. Each car will use the same
engine and chassis for both rallies.
Three pairs of rallies
will be linked for the gearbox in 2006. On the first rally
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of the link, two
gearbox
and differential assemblies per
car will be sealed. On the second rally
of the link, one gearbox and differential assembly per car
will be sealed. There will also be a limitation on other mechanical
parts across linked events.
In karting, SRW Events, part of the Eurosport Group, was awarded media and marketing
rights for the 2006 CIK-FIA Championships. Following this decision, from an open
tender process, the contract will be finalised shortly.
The Council also accepted the mandatory introduction of an FIA-approved head
restraint (HANS) for all drivers and co-drivers in all FIA championships, trophies,
cups and challenges from January 1, 2008. From January 1, 2009 it will be mandatory
for entrants in all other events entered on the FIA International Sporting Calendar.
For cars, in which for technical reasons it is considered impracticable to fit
the FIA approved head restraint, it will be possible to apply for a waiver to
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