The World Motor Sport Council met in Koln on 3rd October 2001 and made some changes to the regulations that will govern Formula One in 2002.

Sporting Regulations
Radio signals may now pass bi-directionally between cars and pits:

•  the FIA will no longer limit the amount of testing teams carry out.

Technical Regulations
No system which is capable of detecting a race start signal will be permitted:

• Electronically controlled power steering systems will no longer be permitted.

Safety
In addition to the measures already voted by the previous World Motor Sport Councils for application 1st January 2002, the following measures will apply from the above mentioned date:

• The rear impact absorbing structure will be subjected to a side load test.
• Wheel tether strength will be increased by 20%.
• The size of the rear view mirrors will be increased by 20%.
• The size of the rear light will be increased by 50%.