F1 rules set for BIG new change for 2025 season

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F1 rules set for BIG new change for 2025 season

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Originally written by Kevin McKenna. This version is a translation.

Saturday 22 February 2025 19:00

The FIA have confirmed a significant rule change for the 2025 Formula 1 season, ahead of sweeping changes this coming winter.

The new season is just weeks away, with pre-season testing in Bahrain starting on Wednesday February 26th and the first race in Melbourne not long after.

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Anticipation is reaching fever pitch, with fans getting their first glimpse at each team's liveries for the year ahead at Tuesday's F1 live launch in London.

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The first race of the new season in Melbourne is now just weeks away

Gearbox regulations set for 2025 shake-up

His McLaren rival hopes to be in the mix once again at the business end of the year, as does Lewis Hamilton, who hopes his stunning switch to Ferrari can help deliver a first championship victory since 2020.

With McLaren also bracing for an intense battle with both Ferrari and Red Bull for the constructors' title, it promises to be a thrilling campaign.

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And following a recent commission meeting, the FIA have revealed details of some major changes which will soon be implemented.

The list includes intriguing new rules regarding mandatory pitstops at the Monaco GP, as well as a number of revisions to starting procedures.

Gearbox regulations also came under scrutiny, and a significant decision has been made relating to the key component.

An FIA statement confirmed the 'removal of the limitations in the number of gearboxes used by teams, as the reliability of current designs renders this restriction obsolete'.

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