Formula E, the FIA, the teams and manufacturers unanimously agreed to postpone the launch of the Gen2 EVO car until the 2021/22 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
Following an e-vote, the FIA World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) ratified the decision to extend the homologation period, with manufacturers only able to alter powertrain components once over the next two seasons.
Teams can either introduce a new car in season seven, but that powertrain must run into season eight to abide by the new two-year cycle.
But teams could also continue to use the season six-car in season seven and then create a brand new car for season eight.
This approach will see car development costs cut by half over the next two seasons, which Formula E chairman Alejandro Agag thought was the right thing to do.
“During these challenging times, we have taken a flexible approach,” said Agag. “Not only with the quick and sensible decision to temporarily suspend the season, but now by implementing cost measures to lower development costs for the teams.
“We listened to feedback from the teams and manufacturers and worked closely with the FIA to push back the launch of the Gen2 EVO and limit teams to a single homologation over the next two years. By doing so we have cut the projected car development costs in half. This was a necessary action to take to contain costs, given the health crisis and economic environment.”
After discussion with manufacturers, the changes to the technical regulations have been made with the long-term financial stability of championship participants in mind.
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