1994 · SPORTING
1994 Sporting Regulations
1994 ran 16 rounds with 10-6-4-3-2-1 scoring for top 6 and all results counting. The sporting side was dominated by Michael Schumacher's first title in a Benetton-Ford, earned via a collision with Damon Hill at the Adelaide finale. Mid-season included Schumacher's two-race ban (for Silverstone start-line violation) and a Spa disqualification (plank wear). A pit-lane speed limit and stricter pit-stop refuelling procedures were introduced as part of the post-Imola safety package.
Post-Imola sporting-side changes
Beyond the technical safety package, the sporting code was tightened on multiple fronts. Standing restarts replaced some rolling restarts. Safety-car deployment procedures were codified. The race-director role and the stewards' protocol for issuing in-race penalties were formalised. Refuelling equipment checks before every session were added.
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