The FIA adopts a reform of the Court of Appeal

The FIA announced on Wednesday a reform of the FIA Court of Appeal for the F1 World Championship. From now on, 'co-opted' judges proposed by the F1 teams will accompany the elected magistrates.

Published on 16/12/2009 à 17:52

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The FIA adopts a reform of the Court of Appeal

Meeting in Monaco on December 11, the FIA International Court of Appeal decided to adopt a new system for the appointment of judges concerning appeals of the World Championship. Formula 1. Until now, the Court of Appeal was composed of a panel of judges elected from 18 countries.

From the 2010 season, in agreement with the FIA and the teams, a certain number of judges ?co-opted? will be offered by Formula 1 teams to handle disputes relating to the discipline. The Court of Appeal will then be composed of a panel of judges from the International Court of Appeal who will continue to form the majority as well as “co-opted” judges.

This decision was taken in order to strengthen the transparency and independence of the Court of Appeal. Judges ?co-opted? will also have the same functions, the same statutes and will be subject to the same rules as the elected judges.