A meeting today of the World Motor Sport Council introduced some sporting and technical changes to the Formula E regulations. The changes were set out in a porposal document presented to the WMSC and seen by Current E. They include:

Moscow race actually approved by the WMSC today

Date for team applications moved to May this year (although only 10 are permitted in total and they’re likely to be the same 10 teams as this season)

Two additional on-site operations people are permitted per team (increased from 13 to 15), with a further two permitted in season two for manufacturer teams

Quali sessions can now be ended as soon as all cars from that group are in parc ferme, to speed up the flow of the sessions

One joker per component will be allowed (one each for the gearbox, motor, inverter and battery), a change from two in total (for the gearbox, motor and inverter) and one for the battery

Shakedown has now been written into the sporting regulations (interesting because it didn’t happen in Miami)

Titanium can’t be used by manufacturers, including for wheels (this may be a cost consideration)

Multiple MGUs are permitted (this year’s regulations did allow for two), but only one differential

June 1 has been set for homologation inspection

Season two manufacturers are allowed up to 15 test days, which must be taken between Jan 1 and 1 Aug ( as we noted here ). While manufacturers may use current Formula E racing drivers, first season circuits and race tyres may not be used

Enhanced garage safety procedures have been added to the regulations: teams can now be punished for infringements (although no penalties have been set out)