| Summary of Regulations |
| Engine | 3500 cc (normally aspirated) |
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| Cylinders | 12 (maximum) |
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| Weight | 500 kg (minimum) |
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| Qualifying | Fastest 26 cars qualify for the race |
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| Pre-Qualifying | Only 30 cars allowed in qualifying, the remainder must pre-qualify BRA - FRA: New teams and those finishing lowest in the 1988 championship must pre-qualify GBR - AUS: Teams with lowest aggregate results over the last two half-seasons must pre-qualify |
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