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Nelson Piquet Jr. (BRA) Renault R28 Formula One Testing, Day Two, Barcelona, Spain, 26 February 2008. World © Moy/Sutton

A major talking point for the new season surrounds the arrival of the Standardised Electronic Control Unit, or SECU, and with it the elimination of driver aids such as traction control and engine braking systems.

The SECU enables the FIA to police a regulation central to Formula One racing's DNA - “the driver shall drive the car alone and unaided”....

Fernando Alonso (ESP) Renault R28 Formula One Testing, Day Two, Jerez, Spain, 13 February 2008. World © Bumstead/Sutton

It is not just the technical regulations that have changed for 2008. There have also been some important revisions to the sporting regulations - revisions that could have a major effect on the outcome of races this season.

In the second of a two-part feature, Renault analyse the likely impact of a shortened Q3 qualifying session, the new four-race gearbox...

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