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New safety car rules for 2009

Wednesday, 28 January 2009 FIA reglament
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FIA race director Charlie Whiting has confirmed that the safety car rules have been altered for the 2009 season. The previous regulations, which saw the pit lane closed for a period of time after the safety car's deployment, came under intense scrutiny last year after several drivers were penalised for pitting to avoid running out of fuel.


The revisions for 2009, however, will see the pit lane remain open at all times. But to prevent drivers rushing back to the pits (the reason for the original rule change), a new electronic system, which uses the standard engine control unit (ECU), will be implemented.

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