This is the list of rule changes for the 2008 Formula 1 season:

Bridgestone will be the official tyre supplier for the 2008-2010 seasons

A standard Electronic Control Unit (ECU) supplied by McLaren Electronic Systems (badged as Microsoft)

Gearboxes to last 4 Grands Prixes, 5 place grid penalty for a gearbox change

Restrictions on the ability of the teams to change their aerodynamics during the season

Restrictions on the ability of the teams to change their engines during and between the season(s) (engine homologation)

Rev-limited engines

Traction control banned

Tyre-warming blankets banned