The Times They Are A-Changin'
It wouldn't be a new F1 season if there weren't a whole lot of new rules to go with it. Adam Cooper analyses what has changed in the regulations since 2007
Over the winter there has been a lot of focus on the introduction of the standard ECU, and the banning of driver aids that comes with it. That's sure to be an ongoing subject for discussion in Melbourne this weekend, especially at a track where the heavy braking areas will really highlight the loss of engine assistance, and possibly create a little extra drama.
But along with the technical changes there's also a significant package of updates to the Sporting Regulations, which will have a dramatic effect on how the teams approach the weekend. Here are some of the key issues.
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