1978 rule changes

2 changes recorded for 1978. 1978 standings · results · ← 1977 · 1979 →

Brabham 'fan car' withdrawn after one race

The BT46B won the Swedish Grand Prix with a rear fan extracting air from under the car; Brabham withdrew it under pressure and movable aerodynamic devices were ruled out. Source

introduced Chassis and safety

Permanent medical car and FIA doctor at every race

Professor Sid Watkins became the permanent race doctor, with a medical car following the first lap. Source