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2003 rule changes

4 changes recorded for 2003. 2003 standings · results · ← 2002 · 2004 →

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introduced Chassis and safety

HANS device mandatory

The head-and-neck support became compulsory for all drivers. Source

changed Points

Points to eighth place: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1

After Ferrari's 2002 dominance the points spread was flattened. Source

introduced Qualifying

Single-lap qualifying and parc fermé

Each driver ran one flying lap alone on Friday and Saturday; cars then went into parc fermé, so race fuel loads were set before qualifying. Source

banned Sporting

Team orders banned

After Austria 2002, team orders that interfered with a race result were banned. The ban was lifted for 2011. Source