If I remember correctly there were no regulations about the Venturi channel dimensions in F-1. They had just to fit within the max width, height and length regulations. After a while, there were some specs for the skirts before they were banned.
Group C :
http://www.sportscars.tv/Newfiles/956.html
Most notably : "A flat surface area between the wheelbase of 100 cms (39") x 80 cms (31") must be an integral part of the chassis construction" and "no skirts, sliding or fixed".