FIA to scrap proposed tire-blanket ban
Many drivers had criticized the 2009 ban, to coincide with the return of slicks, expressing concern that the move would be a step backwards for safety.
It is understood that F1's Technical Working Group (TWG) originally proposed the ban as a way of slowing the cars, because the tires would have to operate at lower temperatures.
The blanket-less tires would also have been safer because they would have lost less pressure during safety car periods, while ridding teams of the blankets themselves is a cost-cutting measure, the TWG also found.
However, Honda test driver Alex Wurz told sportnet: "The drivers are happy, because next year there will be slick tires and electric blankets.
"That is 99 per cent fixed, with the decision (due) on Wednesday," he added.