The FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved changes to the exhaust set-ups of Formula 1 cars to make the engines louder for 2016. The sound of the cars has been heavily scrutinised since the new turbo hybrid engine formula was introduced at the start of 2014.
While plenty of investigations have taken place into altering the sound - including Mercedes testing a 'trumpet' exhaust last year - motorsport's governing body has finalised changes for next year. Read the FIA statement after the cut
"For 2016, all cars must have a separate exhaust wastegate tailpipe through which all and only wastegate exhaust gases must pass. This measure has been undertaken to increase the noise of the cars and will not have any significant effect on power or emissions."
Several other minor changes have been made to F1 regulations, including clarifications regarding track limits during sessions.
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