FIA tightens the 'right of review' rules
The FIA has updated its International Sporting Code, including changes like shortened review request windows and newly introduced fees to tighten right of review rules in Formula 1.
Key changes to appeal process
The FIA has instituted several notable changes to its International Sporting Code (ISC) regarding the right of review process and judicial procedures in Formula 1.
The amendments come after increased scrutiny of review requests by teams over recent seasons.
Shortened Review Request Window
The deadline for teams to submit a right of review petition has been cut from 14 days to 96 hours after a competition.
Stewards may extend this period by 24 hours if complying with the 96-hour window is impossible.
The aim is to discourage frivolous requests by forcing teams to act more promptly.
Review Request Fee Introduced
Teams must now submit a deposit alongside right of review petitions, which they forfeit if their request gets rejected. The fee amount will be fixed annually by the FIA.
This financial deterrent intends to make teams evaluate the viability of their petitions more critically before proceeding.
FIA Can Initiate Own Review Requests
Previously, only the FIA Secretary General for Sport could ask stewards to reexamine their decisions.
Now the FIA itself possesses this right without needing intermediation. This allows quicker procedural action if the FIA deems a review necessary.
Increased Penalty Cap
The maximum fine stewards can impose has risen substantially—from €250,000 to €1 million for Formula 1 and €750,000 for other FIA championships.
This grants stewards greater punitive scope for serious breaches.
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