FIA tweaks sporting regulations
The FIA has announced several minor changes that will be made to the World Rally Championship in 2008 and 2009
The changes for 2009 are more significant, as the length of the events will be extended, and there will be the opportunity for mixed-surface events.
The total length of special stages will be increased from 360 kilometres to 400, while any mixed surface event will have to use one surface on two consecutive days.
The main change for 2008 is that the running order for each day of the event will be determined by the event classification.
Currently, the running order for the entire duration of day one is determined by the championship order prior to the event, with the top 15 drivers being reversed for days two and three.
Other changes for next year include replacing the term "leg" with "day", and allowing a 10-minute final service prior to the finish podium.
In a statement, the FIA explained the extra service period: "It is intended to create the opportunity for the service park to be an attraction until the finish of the event."
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