From GMM
Following a number of controversial decisions in 2008, Formula 1's governing body - the FIA - announced on Wednesday some changes to the stewarding system.
In 2009, short written explanations of stewards' decisions will be published on the FIA's public website, it was decided in a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council in Paris.
"Film evidence" of the incident, which may not have been included in the broadcast coverage of the grand prix in question, will also be posted on the FIA and official F1 websites.
Short CVs of each steward, meanwhile, will be posted on the FIA website prior to grands prix.
The FIA also addressed suggestions that former drivers should be made F1 stewards, insisting that "no former driver is excluded" from going through the normal processes to gain the necessary super license.
In other World Council decisions, the FIA ratified FOTA's proposal that engine life be extended from the current two races to three races in 2009.
A further iteration of the 2009 calendar was also published on Wednesday, with two main features - a much earlier date (19 April) for the Chinese grand prix, and no reprieve for the still missing Canadian grand prix.
2009 FIA Formula One World Championship
29 March Australia
5 April Malaysia
19 April China
26 April Bahrain
10 May Spain
24 May Monaco
7 June Turkey
21 June Great Britain
12 July Germany
26 July Hungary
23 August Europe (Valencia)
30 August Belgium
13 September Italy
27 September Singapore
4 October Japan
18 October Brazil
1 November Abu Dhabi
Note: The races in Australia and Malaysia will start at 1700 local time, in Singapore at 2000 local time, and in Japan at 1500 local time.
photo:WRI2
Following a number of controversial decisions in 2008, Formula 1's governing body - the FIA - announced on Wednesday some changes to the stewarding system.
In 2009, short written explanations of stewards' decisions will be published on the FIA's public website, it was decided in a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council in Paris.
"Film evidence" of the incident, which may not have been included in the broadcast coverage of the grand prix in question, will also be posted on the FIA and official F1 websites.
Short CVs of each steward, meanwhile, will be posted on the FIA website prior to grands prix.
The FIA also addressed suggestions that former drivers should be made F1 stewards, insisting that "no former driver is excluded" from going through the normal processes to gain the necessary super license.
In other World Council decisions, the FIA ratified FOTA's proposal that engine life be extended from the current two races to three races in 2009.
A further iteration of the 2009 calendar was also published on Wednesday, with two main features - a much earlier date (19 April) for the Chinese grand prix, and no reprieve for the still missing Canadian grand prix.
2009 FIA Formula One World Championship
29 March Australia
5 April Malaysia
19 April China
26 April Bahrain
10 May Spain
24 May Monaco
7 June Turkey
21 June Great Britain
12 July Germany
26 July Hungary
23 August Europe (Valencia)
30 August Belgium
13 September Italy
27 September Singapore
4 October Japan
18 October Brazil
1 November Abu Dhabi
Note: The races in Australia and Malaysia will start at 1700 local time, in Singapore at 2000 local time, and in Japan at 1500 local time.
photo:WRI2