The new measures apply to driving behind both safety cars and virtual safety cars that are being deployed and will begin at the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend.
The FIA added, in a statement, that the decision was taken after research and reviews of previous incidents and in consultation with teams and drivers.
Previously, drivers were only required to significantly reduce their speed and not overtake in areas where, for example, debris was blocking the lane or where marshals were standing nearby, the AP reports.
FIA technical director Tim Goss said things would get easier on track for both drivers and track workers.
Drivers will not be surprised as they will receive visual and audible warnings when approaching the double yellow flag area. The delta requirement will be reset to zero at the start of the double yellow flag zone, making it easier to follow the new speed limit.
The FIA hasn’t mentioned the new speed limit, but head of electronics Olivier Hulot is confident the new measures will work smoothly.
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