The World Motor Sport Council met in Paris on 20 March 2002. The following decisions were taken.
FORMULA ONE
Safety
Head and Neck Protection System (HANS) – Use of the Head and Neck Protection System (HANS) will be compulsory in the FIA Formula One World Championship from 1 January 2003 (and also for F3000) provided the FIA has confirmation from each team that no driver is disadvantaged by using the device and that the FIA is able to conclude a licensing agreement with DaimlerChrysler which enables the device to be used in all international motor sport.
Sporting Regulations
Engine limitation during the event – From 1 January 2004, each driver may use only one engine for the three days of a Grand Prix weekend. Each time his engine is changed during the event, the driver will move back 10 places on the grid. The FIA, in consultation with the teams, will define an engine change so as to prevent the rebuilding of an engine at the circuit. Use of its spare car counts as use of an additional engine.
Chassis – The FIA has undertaken not to change the Formula One chassis regulations for the two years 2003 and 2004.
Penalties available to the stewards – In addition to their existing powers, the stewards have been given the power to move a driver involved in an incident 10 places back from his qualifying position for the grid at the next event (immediate application).
Cars delayed at the start of the formation lap – Any car which is still unable to leave the grid under its own power 30 seconds after the green light will be pushed to the pit lane (immediate application).
Race numbers – Race numbers will follow the Constructors’ Championship order of the previous year, except for the numbers 1 and 2, which go to the team for which the World Champion is driving.
RALLY
Safety in International Rallies – The organisers of all international rallies must henceforth submit a detailed safety plan to the FIA. The plan must include the identification of safe viewing zones, the exact location of marshal posts, measures for the management of spectators as well as safety measures for competitors and officials.
Drivers’ Contract Recognition Board – The principle of the creation of a Contract Recognition Board for the World Rally Championship has been approved. It will operate on the same basis as the Formula One Board.
Testing – For events outside Europe (which will include Cyprus), teams may only test in the country of the rally from five days immediately preceding the start of reconnaissance to five days after the finish of the rally. Testing is defined as the presence of personnel employed by or contracted to a team.
Asia Pacific Rally Championship – The date of the Rally Hokkaido (Japan) has been moved to the 6 – 8 September 2002 (previously 13 – 15 September).
GT
Eligible Cars – The Chevrolet Corvette C06 and Lamborghini Murciélago are eligible to compete in GT.
TOURING CARS
Technical Regulations – The technical regulations for the Super 2000 category (Modified Production Cars) have been approved. In the FIA European Touring Car Championship points will only be awarded to manufacturers who have officially entered the championship.
FORMULA 3
Homologation – The Mercedes M271 engine has been homologated with effect from 1 st April 2002.
CALENDAR
2002 FIA GT CHAMPIONSHIP
| Date | Country | Event |
| 21-Apr | F | MAGNY-COURS |
| 05-May | GB | SILVERSTONE |
| 19-May | CZ | BRNO |
| 02-Jun | E | JARAMA |
| 30-Jun | S | ANDERSTORP |
| 14-Jul | D | OSCHERSLEBEN |
| 03-Aug | B | 24 H SPA |
| 22-Sep | I | PERGUSA(*) |
| 06-Oct | GB | DONINGTON |
| 20-Oct | P | ESTORIL |
(*) Subject to the homologation of the circuit.
2002 FIA EUROPEAN TOURING CAR CHAMPIONSHIP
| Date | Country | Event |
| 21-Apr | F | MAGNY-COURS |
| 05-May | GB | SILVERSTONE |
| 19-May | CZ | BRNO |
| 02-Jun | E | JARAMA |
| 30-Jun | S | ANDERSTORP |
| 14-Jul | D | OSCHERSLEBEN |
| 03-Aug | B | SPA |
| 22-Sep | I | PERGUSA(*) |
| 06-Oct | GB | DONINGTON |
| 20-Oct | P | ESTORIL |
(*) Subject to the homologation of the circuit.
2002 FIA SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP
| Date | Country | Event |
| 07-Apr | E | BARCELONA(**) |
| 14-Apr | P | ESTORIL(**) |
| 19-May | I | IMOLA(**) |
| 30-Jun | F | MAGNY-COURS(**) |
| 14-Jul | NL | ZANDVOORT(**) |
| 18-Aug | GB | ROCKINGHAM(**) |
| 25-Aug | IRL | MONDELLO PARK |
| 15-Sep | D | NÜRBURGRING |
| 22-Sep | B | SPA |
(**) Subject to confirmation from the ASN.
