2008 F1 reg changes

[Blackmask]

Interesting change to the cockpit template as a result of an incident at the Oz GP last year. Looks like it's just clipped in place so it'll be interesting to see how it goes in an impact.

Also, I assume as the F1 tries to get greener,

Technical Regulations, Article 19.4.5
"19.4.5 A minimum of 5.75 percent (m/m) of the fuel must comprise oxygenates derived from biological sources. The percentage that each component is considered to originate from a biological source is calculated from the relative proportion of the molecular weight contributed by the biological starting material."
IMPACT: Formula One fuel has been strictly regulated since 1993, when the FIA imposed unleaded fuel that had to meet the Euro 95 standard applied to pump fuel for normal road cars. Prior to 1992, Formula One racing had used leaded fuel with very high octane ratings for maximum power. Since specifying the use of ‘pump fuel’, the FIA’s has ensured Formula One racing operates in advance of standards in force for production cars. The introduction of a small percentage of bio-fuels anticipates 2010 road car norms.

The last sentence of this is interesting. That's only 2 years off and although some bio-fuels are being used, they are far from a sustainable option as a norm.

Other reg changes

[Val]

These are significant changes, but the cockpit can't be raised anymore. Otherwise, the pilots will see anything.