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Tag: Sporting Regulations

  • F1 Academy announces reverse grid return

    F1 Academy has announced an update to the Sporting Regulations for the 2025 season, which will see the return of reverse grid races.

    The composition of the race weekend will remain the same as in 2024, with up to two Free Practices, one Qualifying session and two Races, with Race 1 becoming a reverse grid.

    Under the updated regulations, Race 1 will become a reverse grid race. The grid for Race 1 will be set by reversing the top eight drivers from the Qualifying classification.
    All other drivers will start where they qualify. Points will be awarded to the top eight drivers and additionally, one point will be allocated to the driver who achieves the fastest lap time within the top eight classified drivers.

    The format and points allocation for Race 2 will remain the same as during the 2024 season, with the grid set by the drivers’ fastest laps in Qualifying.
    Points for Race 2 will be awarded to the top ten classified drivers, in addition to one point for the driver who achieves the fastest lap within the top ten, and two points for the driver in pole position.

    The return of the reverse grid in 2025 promises exciting racing with even more overtakes. The change will also challenge and develop our drivers’ race craft and prepare them to progress up the motorsport ladder, where reverse grids are a mainstay in the weekend format. Reverse grids are a fantastic chance for drivers who often qualify P5 – P8 to demonstrate their ability to race at the front, and a podium or race win can be just what it takes to unlock their full confidence and potential.
    Delphine Biscaye, Competition Manager F1 Academy.

  • F1 Academy Drivers to get super licence points

    F1 Academy has announced that the top five classified drivers in the 2024 Drivers’ Standings will get FIA Super Licence points.
    This important development represents recognition of F1 Academy’s competition structure, commitment to driver development and the technical skills required to race in the series.

    The Champion of the 2024 season will receive 10 Super Licence points, while the drivers in second and third place will collect seven and five points respectively. Three points will go to fourth and fifth place gets 1 point.

    A further initiative designed to help strengthen the talent pool in the regions in which F1 Academy races, from this season the series will also introduce Wild Card entries at select races across its calendar.
    Working with race promoters, F1 Academy will identify talented young women from the host region and offer the Wild Card entry for a specific weekend.

    At races where there is a Wild Card entry, reigning Team Champions, Prema Racing, will operate the wild card car in addition to their three cars and offer support and training to the selected driver.
    Further details of Wild Card entries will be announced in due course.

    Not only this, but an additional update has been made to the Sporting Regulations to specify that drivers may only compete in two seasons of F1 Academy.
    The introduction of this rule will ensure that every year there are opportunities for the most talented young women coming through the karting and single seater ranks to compete in the series.

    After a positive inaugural season we are making two significant steps forward for 2024. Our top five drivers receiving FIA Super Licence points is testament to the strength of F1 Academy’s on track proposition and will help fuel their progression as they move up the single seater pyramid. The introduction of the Wild Card entrants will promote regional talent, engage with local communities, and increase the talent pool in the regions in which we race which will be important for our long-term growth and ensure we are creating even more opportunities for women to get involved in our sport.

    Susie Wolff, F1 Academy Managing Director.

  • Season 9 sporting regs announced

    Formula E and the FIA announced a series of updates to the sporting regulations for Season 9 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship following approval by the FIA World Motor Sport Council.

    Laps replace time-

    Races will now run laps instead of time period. To maintain consistency with the switch to laps, Safety Car and Full Course Yellow interruptions to racing will now be compensated by added laps, replacing the additional racing time feature.

    Attack Charge will be introduced at select races later in Season 9-

    Attack Charge will be introduced later in Season 9: Formula E and the FIA have been working with strategic technology partner to develop pioneering battery and charging capabilities that will allow the new smaller, faster and lighter Gen3 cars to receive a boost of energy in the race.

    This collaboration has resulted in the development of a battery capable of receiving 4kWh of energy inside 30 seconds – the most advanced EV battery in the world today.

    A mandatory 30-second Attack Charge stop during a re-determined period in the race will unlock two enhanced Attack Mode periods to be deployed later in the race where the power output of the Gen3 race cars increase from 300kW to 250kW.

    Rookie drivers given platform to impress-

    Every team must complete at least two Free Practice 1 sessions during the season with a driver who has never previously competed in the championship. The goal is to give up and coming drivers the chance to experience the unique qualities of Formula E racing to contribute to the progress of the team.

    Our updated sporting regulations are evidence of the continued evolution and positive impact of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship for drivers, teams, partners and fans into the consumer EV world. The combination of sporting enhancements, a step change in car performance, cutting-edge battery technology and the innovation of Attack Charge will make our racing more competitive and entertaining while showcasing the future for EV development. This is at the heart of what Formula E set out to achieve and we look forward to seeing the new generation come to life in Season 9.

    Jamie Reigle, CEO Formula E.

    Capitalising upon a successful Season 8, we have now made further slight modifications to the racing format as we endeavour to bring the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship to an ever-wider audience while encouraging teams to trial fresh talent. With the advent of the eagerly-anticipated Gen3 single-seater, a 22-strong grid featuring iconic automotive names and some of the best drivers in the sport, I am confident that Formula E’s new era will be bright.

    Pablo Martino, Head of Formula E Sporting Matters, FIA.

  • F2 & F3 points allocation

    More changes are coming to Formula Two and Three next year as they have announced new points allocation as they make changes to the Sporting Regulations.

    This follows as announcement was made earlier that the weekend formats have changed for both F2 and F3 next year.

    For Formula 2 the top 8 who finish in the sprint race will be awarded points, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1.

    Whereas with Formula 3 the top 10 will be awarded points in the sprint race 10. 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 point.

    For F2 and F3 the feature race point allocation will not change which is the top 10 scoring points (the same as F1).

    Starting from 2022 aswell, only two points will be awarded for pole position in both championships. And in each race, one point will be allocated to the driver who has the fastest lap.

    My Opinion-

    With things changing in both categories it makes sense for the points allocation to change too. It gives the drivers more determination to want to score better and make there way up to the next level.

    I think we’re going to be in a real treat next year in both F2 and F3, with some bright talents coming through it’ll make for some exciting races!