The World Motor Sport Council met in Paris on 26 June 2002. The following decisions were taken.

FORMULA ONE

The 2002 Austrian Grand Prix
Having studied the observer’s report and heard the three parties concerned, Rubens Barrichello, Michael Schumacher and Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, the World Motor Sport Council resolved as follows.

The race
The WMSC deplored the manner in which team orders were given and executed at the Austrian Grand Prix. Nevertheless the Council finds it impossible to sanction the two drivers, because they were both contractually bound to execute orders given by the team.

The Council also recognised the long-standing and traditional right of a team to decree the finishing order of its drivers in what it believes to be the best interest of its attempt to win both world championships.

In the circumstances, the Council decided; with some reluctance; that it could take no action over the team orders given by Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro at the Austrian Grand Prix.

The podium
The podium procedure was not followed. Having finished second, Rubens Barrichello, who is a Brazilian national, stood on the top step while the German national anthem was played for Michael Schumacher. Michael Schumacher then ascended the top step and both drivers, rather than just the winner, stood there while the Italian national anthem was played. Michael Schumacher took the trophy for first place from the Austrian Chancellor, did not acknowledge him, handed the trophy to Rubens Barrichello and then took the second place trophy from the Austrian Deputy Chancellor.

It is the duty of each team to ensure that its contracted drivers observe the podium procedures and do not in any way embarrass the national authorities of the country where a grand prix takes place.

The World Motor Sport Council held that Rubens Barrichello, Michael Schumacher and Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro were each guilty of failure to observe Article 170 of the Formula One Sporting Regulations.

The World Motor Sport Council imposed a fine of $1 million (USD) on Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello jointly, half to be paid immediately and half to be suspended for one year. The fine will become payable immediately should a similar offence occur within the next twelve months.

Head and Neck Protection System (HANS)
Following further discussions with DaimlerChrylser AG on the deployment of HANS, the World Motor Sport Council decided that the system will be made compulsory in Formula One from January 1, 2003.

Calendar

2003 Formula One World Championship

Mar-09	Australia (*)	Melbourne
Mar-23	Malaysia	Sepang
Apr-06	Brazil	Interlagos
Apr-20	San Marino	Imola
May-04	Spain	Barcelona
May-18	Austria A1	Ring
Jun-01	Monaco Monte	Carlo
Jun-15	Canada	Montreal
Jun-29	GP of Europe	Nurburgring
Jul-06	France	Magny-Cours
Jul-20	UK	Silverstone
Aug-03	Germany	Hockenheim
Aug-17	Hungary	Hungaroring
Aug-31	Belgium	Spa-Francochamps
Sep-14	Italy	Monza
Sep-28	USA	Indianapolis
Oct-12	Japan	Suzuka

(*) subject to an inspection and proposals for modifications to the circuit.

INTERNATIONAL SPORTING CODE

The World Motor Sport Council approved amendments to the International Sporting Code
concerning the free circulation of licence-holders who wish to take part in national events in EU or assimilated countries. This will be limited to those persons exercising a professional activity in their field (in line with the requirements of EU law).

RALLY

FIA World Rally Championship commercial agreement
Further to the negotiations between the FIA and ISC, the World Motor Sport Council has approved financial terms for a 100 year agreement to be submitted to the General Assembly of the FIA.

Safety
The World Motor Sport Council approved new safety measures for the World Rally Championship, to be introduced from 1 January, 2003 which include a new Safety Tracking System (STS), new guidelines for helicopter use and co-ordination and a clarification of the use of yellow flags.

Cars eligible in Regional Championship Rallies
The World Motor Sport Council accepted the proposal that from 1 January, 2003, Group A cars with 4-wheel drive and turbo-charged engines, including World Rally cars, will be prohibited from Regional Championship Rallies except for specific derogations accorded by the FIA.

TOURING CARS

Sporting Regulations
In order to optimise the equality of performance between the cars taking part in the Championship concerned, it has been decided that at the end of each event counting towards the Championship, a ballast weight handicap is applied to the drivers finishing in the first 3 places of the combined classification of the 2 races comprising that event.

The weight handicap is based on the number of points obtained in that classification, according to the following scale:

- 1 st : 30 kg
- 2 nd : 20 kg
- 3 rd :10 kg

Technical Regulations
For immediate application, and until the end of the 2002 season, the weight of rear-wheel drive cars is reduced by 15kg and the weight of front wheel drive cars is increased by 15kg.

The current maximum rpm for all cars is 8500. This will be amended to:

- 8500 for 4cyl
- 8750 for 5cyl
- 9000 for 6cyl

HISTORIC CARS

The World Motor Sport Council adopted the principle of the introduction of a new Competition Form and an Authenticity Certificate for Historic Cars. The new documents will address the issue of sporting compliance (Appendix K of the International Sporting Code) and the wider issue of vehicle identity and authenticity. A new draft of Appendix K will be submitted to ASN’s for consultation. The consultation will be completed for discussion in the World Motor Sport Council of October, 2002.

TRUCK RACING

The World Motor Sport Council approved the new system for controlling the 160 kph maximum speed limit and new penalties for infractions of the approved limit.