News in Brief for December 12th, 2008

Notices for December 12th, 2008:

• The FIA have released all details of cost cutting measures agreed with FOTA for the next few years. Watch for the next few dents :) [link]
• 2009: 20 engines max per team. 18k RPM. 3-race engines. No in-season testing. Factories closed for 6 weeks a year. Wind-tunnel restrictions. [link]
• 2010: Standard engine, transmission. Standard team radio. Ban tyre warmer, refuelling. Possible reduced race distance. Chassis restrictions. [link]
• Possibilities: Market research to conclude whether qualifying changes and medals rather than points should be introduced. [link]