Overview

• The FIA released two documents detailing session-specific time penalties, penalty points and driving standards for free practice, qualifying and races.
• The overtaking framework specifies conditions for inside and outside passes to help stewards judge wheel-to-wheel battles.
• Officials emphasize that the guidelines are advisory tools rather than binding regulations, offering transparency into stewarding decisions.
• The rules were drafted in collaboration with the FIA Drivers’ Commission, F1 teams and drivers following criticism over last season’s opaque decisions.
• Further refinements will roll out over the coming months based on additional driver feedback and team consultation.