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1996 rule changes

2 changes recorded for 1996. 1996 standings · results · ← 1995 · 1997 →

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introduced Chassis and safety

Raised cockpit sides for head protection

Higher, padded cockpit sides became compulsory. Source

introduced Qualifying

107 per cent rule

A driver had to qualify within 107% of pole time to start; the rule ran until 2002 and returned in 2011. Source