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TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
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McLaren MP4-27, side view. McLaren Studio Images, McLaren Technology Centre, Woking, England, 1 February 2012

Bodywork and dimensions

The size and dimensions of Formula One cars are tightly controlled by the regulations. They must be no more than 180cm wide. The length and height of the car are effectively governed by other specific...

Wheel and brake disc detail on the Williams FW34.
Formula One World Championship, Rd15, Japanese Grand Prix, Preparations, Suzuka, Japan, Thursday, 4 October 2012

Brake system

Formula One cars must have one brake system operated through a single brake pedal. However, the system must comprise two hydraulic circuits - one for the front wheels and one for the rear. Should one...

Force India F1 VJM04 is prepared. Force India F1 Team Factory Tour, Silverstone, England, 15 July 2011

Car construction

The construction of Formula One cars and the materials used are strictly controlled by the regulations to maximise their safety...

Narain Karthikeyan (IND) HRT Formula One Team HRT F112.
Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Qualifying, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, 17 March 2012

Cockpit

The size of a Formula One car’s cockpit opening must comply with strict specifications. Compliance with these specifications is tested by lowering a specially made template into the cockpit...

FIA technical engineer in parc ferme with Ferrari 150 Italia.
Formula One World Championship, Rd 2, Malaysian Grand Prix, Qualifying Day, Sepang, Malaysia, Saturday, 9 April 2011

Electrical systems

The electrical and software systems of all cars are inspected by the FIA at the start of the season and the teams must notify them in advance of any subsequent changes to the systems. All teams must...

Ferrari F2012 engine.
Formula One World Championship, Rd4, Bahrain Grand Prix Practice, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, 20 April 2012

Engines and KERS

Formula One engines may be no more than 2.4 litres in capacity. They must have 8 cylinders in a 90-degree formation, with two inlet and two exhaust valves per cylinder. They must be normally...

Shell fuel drums.
Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Preparations, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, 15 March 2012

Fuel

Formula One cars run on petrol, the specification of which is not that far removed from that used in regular road cars. Indeed, the FIA regulations state that the rules are “intended to ensure...

Lotus E20 Fuel In sign on airbox.
Formula One World Championship, Rd12, Belgian Grand Prix, Preparations, Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, Thursday, 30 August 2012

Fuel system and refuelling

The fuel tanks on Formula One cars comprise a single rubber bladder. These must be made of materials approved by the FIA and must be manufactured by certain approved companies...

The nose box crash test. Lotus F1 Racing Factory Shoot, Hingham, Norfolk, England, December 2009

Impact testing

Formula One cars must pass strict impact tests to ensure they meet the necessary safety standards before they are allowed out on track. The tests must be carried out under FIA guidelines and in the...

Oil and coolant systems - Shell F1 fuel barrels. World © Moy/Sutton

Oil and coolant systems

The design and location of the oil tanks on Formula One cars are strictly controlled to minimise the risk of oil leaking in the event of an engine failure or an accident. Oil may not be added to cars...

Nick Heidfeld (GER) BMW Sauber F1.06 has a huge barrel roll at the start of the race.
Formula One World Championship, Rd 10, United States Grand Prix, Race, Indianapolis, USA, 2 July 2006

Roll structure testing

All Formula One cars must pass strict roll structure tests to ensure that the driver is adequately protected should the car turn over during an accident...

Michael Schumacher (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 W03.
Formula One Testing, Day 3, Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, 23 February 2012

Safety equipment

All cars must be fitted with a fire extinguishing system that will discharge into the cockpit and engine compartment. It must be operable by the driver and must function even if the car’s main...

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) McLaren after the crash at the start of the race.
Formula One World Championship, Rd12, Belgian Grand Prix, Preparations, Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, Sunday, 2 September 2012

Static load testing

In addition to impact tests, Formula One cars, and in particular the survival cell that houses the driver, must also pass static load tests. These ensure that the structure of the car meets minimum...

Scuderia Toro Rosso STR7 front suspension detail.
Formula One World Championship, Rd20 Brazilian Grand Prix, Qualifying, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 24 November 2012

Suspension and steering systems

Formula One cars must have conventional sprung suspension. Any system, such as active suspension, that can alter the suspension or its geometry while the car is moving is forbidden...

Mercedes AMG F1 W03 airbox and camera.
Formula One World Championship, Rd18, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Practice, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Friday, 2 November 2012

Television cameras and timing transponders

Throughout the Grand Prix weekend all cars must be fitted with at least five housings for cameras which are used to provide on-board TV footage...

Lotus E20 gearbox, rear brake and rear end detail.
Formula One World Championship, Rd4, Bahrain Grand Prix Practice, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, 20 April 2012

Transmission system

Modern Formula One cars use seven-speed semi-automatic gearboxes. Regulations stipulate at least four forward gears, up to a maximum of seven. All cars must also have a reverse gear. Constantly...

Ferrari F2012 in scrutineering.
Formula One World Championship, Rd14, Singapore Grand Prix, Preparations, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore, Thursday, 20 September 2012

Weight

Cars must weigh at least 640kg (including the driver) at all times. Teams may use ballast to bring cars up to weight. This must be firmly secured to the cars. Ballast may not be removed or added...

OZ wheel rim.
Formula One World Championship, Rd11, Hungarian Grand Prix, Preparations Day, Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, 26 July 2012

Wheels and tyres

Formula One cars must have four, uncovered wheels, all made of the same metallic material, which must be one of two magnesium alloys specified by the FIA. Front wheels must be between 305 and 355mm...

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