'FIA to tighten procedure for right to review in F1'

The FIA is reportedly planning to tighten the regulations around the procedure for the right of review. In the Formula 1 season, teams have exercised that right several times, with Haas' protest over the US Grand Prix the most recent example.

'FIA wants to make procedure around right to review more difficult'

Currently, F1 teams have 14 days to request a right to review (also known as right to review). Recently, Haas F1 invoked that right just within that deadline, threatening to change the outcome of the US GP after two weeks. Red Bull Racing, Williams and Aston Martin were all taken to task by the FIA, but the stewards rejected Haas' appeal.

According to Motorsport.com, the governing body reportedly intends to shorten the period in which a review can be requested from 14 to four days. This will give teams significantly less time to gather the evidence required to actually get a case reopened. In addition, a fee of 6,000 euros would be introduced, while there is currently no cost associated with the procedure. However, the fees would be refunded if the stewards rule in favour of the applicant.

Several F1 teams applied for the right to review

The FIA is said to have mooted the plan even before Haas' most recent request. Presumably, this is due to the increased number of revision requests by F1 teams. For instance, Aston Martin, Ferrari and McLaren appealed for the right to review in the current season.

Aston Martin were the only successful team in this: Fernando Alonso got his podium finish in the Saudi Arabia GP back after it was taken away due to a 10-second time penalty. The stewards ruled that Aston Martin presented sufficient new evidence and also ruled in favour of the team regarding the penalty, which was deemed unjustified.