2003 FORMULA ONE TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

SUMMARY

ARTICLE 1 : DEFINITIONS 6.3 Crushable structure

6.4 Tank fillers
1.1 Formula One Car 6.5 Refuelling
1.2 Automobile 6.6 Fuel sampling
1.3 Land Vehicle
1.4 Bodywork ARTICLE 7 : OIL AND COOLANT SYSTEMS
1.5 Wheel
1.6 Complete wheel 7.1 Location of oil tanks
1.7 Automobile Make 7.2 Longitudinal location of oil system
1.8 Event 7.3 Catch tank
1.9 Weight 7.4 Transversal location of oil system
1.10 Racing weight 7.5 Oil replenishment
1.11 Cubic capacity 7.6 Coolant header tank
1.12 Supercharging 7.7 Cooling systems
1.13 Cockpit 7.8 Oil and coolant lines
1.14 Sprung suspension
1.15 Survival cell ARTICLE 8 : ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
1.16 Camera
1.17 Camera housing 8.1 Software validation
1.18 Cockpit padding 8.2 Start systems
1.19 Brake calliper 8.3 Accident data recorders
1.20 Electronically controlled 8.4 Marshal information display

ARTICLE 2 : GENERAL PRINCIPLES ARTICLE 9 : TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

2.1 Role of the FIA 9.1 Transmission types

2.2 Amendments to the regulations 9.2 Clutch control
2.3 Dangerous construction 9.3 Gear ratios
2.4 Compliance with the regulations 9.4 Reverse gear
2.5 Measurements 9.5 Torque transfer systems
2.6 Duty of competitor
ARTICLE 10 : SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS
ARTICLE 3 : BODYWORK AND DIMENSIONS
10.1 Sprung suspension
3.1 Wheel centre line 10.2 Suspension geometry
3.2 Height measurements 10.3 Suspension members
3.3 Overall width 10.4 Steering
3.4 Width ahead of the rear wheel centre line
3.5 Width behind the rear wheel centre line ARTICLE 11 : BRAKE SYSTEM
3.6 Overall height
3.7 Front bodywork height 11.1 Brake circuits and pressure distribution
3.8 Height in front of the rear wheels 11.2 Brake calipers
3.9 Bodywork between the rear wheels 11.3 Brake discs
3.10 Height behind the rear wheel centre line 11.4 Air ducts
3.11 Bodywork around the front wheels 11.5 Brake pressure modulation
3.12 Bodywork facing the ground 11.6 Liquid cooling
3.13 Skid block
3.14 Overhangs ARTICLE 12 : WHEELS AND TYRES
3.15 Aerodynamic influence
3.16 Upper bodywork 12.1 Location
3.17 Bodywork flexibility 12.2 Number of wheels
12.3 Wheel material
ARTICLE 4 : WEIGHT 12.4 Wheel dimensions

4.1 Minimum weight ARTICLE 13 : COCKPIT

4.2 Ballast
4.3 Adding during the race 13.1 Cockpit opening
13.2 Steering wheel
ARTICLE 5 : ENGINE 13.3 Internal cross section
13.4 Position of the driver’s feet
5.1 Engine specification
5.2 Other means of propulsion ARTICLE 14 : SAFETY EQUIPMENT
5.3 Engine intake air
5.4 Exhaust system 14.1 Fire extinguishers
5.5 Engine materials 14.2 Master switch
5.6 Starting the engine 14.3 Rear view mirrors
5.7 Stall prevention 14.4 Safety belts
14.5 Rear light
ARTICLE 6 : FUEL SYSTEM 14.6 Cockpit padding
14.7 Wheel retention
6.1 Fuel tanks 14.8 Seat fixing and removal
6.2 Fittings and piping ARTICLE 15 : CAR CONSTRUCTION
 ARTICLE 19 : FUEL
15.1 Materials
15.2 Roll structures 19.1 Purpose of Article 19
15.3 Structure behind the driver 19.2 Definitions
15.4 Survival cell specifications 19.3 Properties
15.5 Survival cell safety requirements 19.4 Composition of the fuel
19.5 Air
ARTICLE 16 : IMPACT TESTING 19.6 Safety
19.7 Fuel approval
16.1 Conditions applicable to all impact tests 19.8 Sampling and testing
16.2 Frontal test 19.9 Amendments to Article 19
16.3 Side test
16.4 Rear test ARTICLE 20 : TELEVISION CAMERAS
16.5 Steering column test
20.1 Presence of cameras and camera housings
ARTICLE 17 : ROLL STRUCTURE TESTING 20.2 Location of camera housings
20.3 Location and fitting of camera and equipment
17.1 Conditions applicable to both roll structure tests 20.4 Transponders
17.2 Principal roll structure test
17.3 Second roll structure test ARTICLE 21 : FINAL TEXT

ARTICLE 18 : STATIC LOAD TESTING ARTICLE 22 : CHANGES FOR 2004

18.1 Conditions applicable to all the tests in 18.2-18.5 22.1 Amendments to Article 11.4
18.2 Survival cell side tests 22.2 Amendments to Article 19.3
18.3 Fuel tank floor test
18.4 Cockpit rim test ARTICLE 23 : CHANGES FOR 2005
18.5 Nose push off test
18.6 Side intrusion test 22.1 Amendments to Article 6.2.1
22.2 Amendments to Article 17.1
22.3 Amendments to Article 18.6
ARTICLE 1: DEFINITIONS Television cameras the dimensions of which are defined in
Drawing 6.
1.1 Formula One Car :
An automobile designed solely for speed races on circuits or 1.17 Camera housing :
closed courses. A device which is identical in shape and weight to a camera and
which is supplied by the relevant Competitor for fitting to his car
1.2 Automobile : in lieu of a camera.
A land vehicle running on at least four non-aligned complete
wheels, of which at least two are used for steering and at least 1.18 Cockpit padding :
two for propulsion. Non-structural parts placed within the cockpit for the sole
purpose of improving driver comfort and safety. All such material
1.3 Land vehicle : must be quickly removable without the use of tools.
A locomotive device propelled by its own means, moving by
constantly taking real support on the earth's surface, of which 1.19 Brake caliper :
the propulsion and steering are under the control of a driver All parts of the braking system outside the survival cell, other
aboard the vehicle. than brake discs, brake pads, caliper pistons, brake hoses and
fittings, which are stressed when subjected to the braking
1.4 Bodywork : pressure. Bolts or studs which are used for attachment are not
All entirely sprung parts of the car in contact with the external air considered to be part of the braking system.
stream, except cameras and the parts definitely associated with
the mechanical functioning of the engine, transmission and 1.20 Electronically controlled :
running gear. Airboxes, radiators and engine exhausts are Any command system or process that utilises semi-conductor or
considered to be part of the bodywork. thermionic technology.

1.5 Wheel : ARTICLE 2 : GENERAL PRINCIPLES

Flange and rim.
2.1 Role of the FIA :
1.6 Complete wheel : The following technical regulations for Formula 1 cars are issued
Wheel and inflated tyre. The complete wheel is considered part by the FIA.
of the suspension system.
2.2 Amendments to the regulations :
1.7 Automobile Make : Amendments to these regulations will be made in accordance
In the case of Formula racing cars, an automobile make is a with the Concorde agreement.
complete car. When the car manufacturer fits an engine which it
does not manufacture, the car shall be considered a hybrid and 2.3 Dangerous construction :
the name of the engine manufacturer shall be associated with The stewards of the meeting may exclude a vehicle whose
that of the car manufacturer. The name of the car manufacturer construction is deemed to be dangerous.
must always precede that of the engine manufacturer. Should a
hybrid car win a Championship Title, Cup or Trophy, this will be 2.4 Compliance with the regulations :
awarded to the manufacturer of the car. Automobiles must comply with these regulations in their entirety
at all times during an Event.
1.8 Event : Should a competitor feel that any aspect of these regulations is
An event shall consist of official practice and the race. unclear, clarification may be sought from the FIA Formula One
Technical Department. If clarification relates to any new design
1.9 Weight : or system, correspondence must include :
Is the weight of the car with the driver, wearing his complete - a full description of the design or system ;
racing apparel, at all times during the event. - drawings or schematics where appropriate ;
- the Competitor's opinion concerning the immediate
1.10 Racing weight : implications on other parts of the car of any proposed new
Is the weight of the car in running order with the driver aboard design ;
and all fuel tanks full. - the Competitor's opinion concerning any possible long
term consequences or new developments which may
1.11 Cubic capacity : come from using any such new designs or systems ;
The volume swept in the cylinders of the engine by the - the precise way or ways in which the Competitor feels the
movement of the pistons. This volume shall be expressed in new design or system will enhance the performance of the
cubic centimetres. In calculating engine cubic capacity, the car.
number Pi shall be 3.1416.
2.5 Measurements :
1.12 Supercharging : All measurements must be made while the car is stationary on a
Increasing the weight of the charge of the fuel/air mixture in the flat horizontal surface.
combustion chamber (over the weight induced by normal
atmospheric pressure, ram effect and dynamic effects in the 2.6 Duty of Competitor :
intake and/or exhaust system) by any means whatsoever. The It is the duty of each Competitor to satisfy the FIA technical
injection of fuel under pressure is not considered to be delegate and the Stewards of the Meeting that his automobile
supercharging. complies with these regulations in their entirety at all times
during an Event.
1.13 Cockpit : The design of the car, it’s components and systems shall,
The volume which accommodates the driver. with the exception of safety features, demonstrate their
compliance with these regulations by means of physical
1.14 Sprung suspension : inspection of hardware or materials. No mechanical design
The means whereby all complete wheels are suspended from may rely upon software inspection as a means of ensuring
the body/chassis unit by a spring medium. its compliance.

1.15 Survival cell :

A continuous closed structure containing the fuel tank and the
cockpit.
ARTICLE 3 : BODYWORK AND DIMENSIONS
1.16 Camera :
For illustrations refer to drawings 1A-5A in the Appendix to centre line of the car, may be less than 300mm above
these regulations the reference plane.

3.1 Wheel centre line : 3.10.3 Any bodywork more than 150mm behind the rear wheel
The centre line of any wheel shall be deemed to be half way centre line which is more than 300mm above the
between two straight edges, perpendicular to the surface on reference plane, and between 75mm and 480mm from
which the car is standing, placed against opposite sides of the the car centre line, must lie in one of two areas when
complete wheel at the centre of the tyre tread. viewed from the side of the car. These areas are
situated from 300mm to 375mm and 600mm to 800mm
3.2 Height measurements : above the reference plane. When these areas are
All height measurements will be taken normal to and from the viewed from the side of the car, no longitudinal cross
reference plane. section may have more than three closed sections in the
upper area or more than one in the lower.
3.3 Overall width :
The overall width of the car, including complete wheels, must not 3.11 Bodywork around the front wheels :
exceed 1800mm with the steered wheels in the straight ahead With the exception of brake cooling ducts, in plan view, there
position. Overall width will be measured when the car is fitted must be no bodywork in the area formed by two longitudinal lines
with tyres inflated to 1.4 bar. parallel to and 400mm and 900mm from the car centre line and
two transversal lines, one 350mm forward of and one 800mm
3.4 Width ahead of the rear wheel centre line : behind the front wheel centre line.
3.4.1 Bodywork width ahead of the rear wheel centre line must
not exceed 1400mm. 3.12 Bodywork facing the ground :
3.12.1 All sprung parts of the car situated more than 330mm
3.4.2 In order to prevent tyre damage to other cars, the top behind the front wheel centre line and more than 330mm
and forward edges of the lateral extremities of any forward of the rear wheel centre line, and which are
bodywork forward of the front wheels must be at least visible from underneath, must form surfaces which lie on
10mm thick with a radius of at least 5mm. one of two parallel planes, the reference plane or the
step plane. This does not apply to any parts of rear view
3.5 Width behind the rear wheel centre line : mirrors which are visible, provided each of these areas
Bodywork width behind the rear wheel centre line must not does not exceed 12000mm² when projected to a
exceed 1000mm. horizontal plane above the car. The step plane must be
50mm above the reference plane.
3.6 Overall height :
No part of the bodywork may be more than 950mm above the 3.12.2 Additionally, the surface formed by all parts lying on the
reference plane. reference plane must :
- extend from a point lying 330mm behind the front
3.7 Front bodywork height : wheel centre line to the centre line of the rear
All bodywork situated forward of a point lying 330mm behind the wheels;
front wheel centre line, and more than 250mm from the centre - have minimum and maximum widths of 300mm
line of the car, must be no less than 100mm and no more than and 500mm respectively ;
300mm above the reference plane. - be symmetrical about the centre line of the car ;
- have a 50mm radius (+/-2mm) on each front
3.8 Height in front of the rear wheels : corner when viewed from directly beneath the car,
3.8.1 Other than the rear view mirrors, each with a maximum this being applied after the surface has been
area in plan view of 12000mm², no bodywork situated defined.
more than 330mm behind the front wheel centre line and
more than 330mm forward of the rear wheel centre line, 3.12.3 The surface lying on the reference plane must be joined
which is more than 600mm above the reference plane, around its periphery to the surfaces lying on the step
may be more than 300mm from the centre line of the plane by a vertical transition. If there is no surface visible
car. on the step plane vertically above any point around the
periphery of the reference plane, this transition is not
3.8.2 No bodywork between the rear wheel centre line and a necessary.
line 800mm forward of the rear wheel centre line, which
is more than 500mm from the centre line of the car, may 3.12.4 The peripheries of the surfaces lying on the reference
be more than 500mm above the reference plane. and step planes may be curved upwards with maximum
radii of 25 and 50mm respectively. Where the vertical
3.8.3 No bodywork between the rear wheel centre line and a transition meets the surfaces on the step plane a radius,
line 400mm forward of the rear wheel centre line, which no greater than 25mm, is permitted.
is more than 500mm from the centre line of the car, may A radius in this context will be considered as an arc
be more than 300mm above the reference plane. applied perpendicular to the periphery and tangential to
both surfaces.
3.9 Bodywork between the rear wheels : The surface lying on the reference plane, the surfaces
3.9.1 No bodywork situated between the rear wheel centre line lying on the step plane, the vertical transitions between
and a point lying 330mm forward of it may be more than them and any surfaces rearward of the surfaces lying
600mm above the reference plane. on the reference or step planes, must first be fully
defined before any radius can be applied or the skid
3.9.2 No bodywork situated between the rear wheel centre line block fitted. Any radius applied is still considered part of
and a point lying 150mm behind it may be more than the relevant surface.
450mm above the reference plane.
3.12.5 All parts lying on the reference and step planes, in
3.10 Height behind the rear wheel centre line : addition to the transition between the two planes, must
3.10.1 Any part of the car more than 150mm behind the centre produce uniform, solid, hard, continuous, rigid (no
line of the rear wheels must not be more than 800mm degree of freedom in relation to the body/chassis unit),
above the reference plane. impervious surfaces under all circumstances.

3.10.2 No bodywork behind the centre line of the rear wheels,

Fully enclosed holes are permitted in the surfaces lying
and more than 150mm each side of the longitudinal
on the reference and step planes provided no part of the
 car is visible through them when viewed from directly All overhang measurements will be taken parallel to the
below. reference plane.

3.12.6 To help overcome any possible manufacturing problems, 3.15 Aerodynamic influence :
and not to permit any design which may contravene any Any specific part of the car influencing its aerodynamic
part of these regulations, dimensional tolerances are performance (with the exception of the cover described in Article
permitted on bodywork situated between a point lying 6.5.2 in the pit lane only) :
330mm behind the front wheel centre line and the rear - Must comply with the rules relating to bodywork.
wheel centre line. A vertical tolerance of +/- 5mm is - Must be rigidly secured to the entirely sprung part of the
permissible across the surfaces lying on the reference car (rigidly secured means not having any degree of
and step planes and a horizontal tolerance of 5mm is freedom).
permitted when assessing whether a surface is visible - Must remain immobile in relation to the sprung part of the
from beneath the car. car.
Any device or construction that is designed to bridge the gap
3.12.7 All sprung parts of the car situated behind a point lying between the sprung part of the car and the ground is prohibited
330mm forward of the rear wheel centre line, which are under all circumstances.
visible from underneath and are more than 250mm from No part having an aerodynamic influence and no part of the
the centre line of the car, must be at least 50mm above bodywork, with the exception of the skid block in 3.13 above,
the reference plane. may under any circumstances be located below the reference
plane.
3.13 Skid block :
3.13.1 Beneath the surface formed by all parts lying on the 3.16 Upper bodywork :
reference plane, a rectangular skid block, with a 50mm 3.16.1 With the exception of the opening described in Article
radius (+/-2mm) on each front corner, must be fitted. 3.16.3, when viewed from the side, the car must have
This skid block may comprise more than one piece but bodywork in the triangle formed by three lines, one
must : vertical passing 1330mm forward of the rear wheel
a) extend longitudinally from a point lying 330mm centre line, one horizontal 550mm above the reference
behind the front wheel centre line to the centre line plane and one diagonal which intersects the vertical at a
of the rear wheels. point 940mm above the reference plane and the
b) be made from an homogeneous material with a horizontal 330mm forward of the rear wheel centre line.
specific gravity between 1.3 and 1.45. Any bodywork within this area situated less than
c) have a width of 300mm with a tolerance of +/- 1000 mm from the rear wheel centre line must be
2mm. arranged symmetrically about the car centre line and
d) have a thickness of 10mm with a tolerance of +/- must be at least 200mm wide when measured at any
1mm. point along a second diagonal line parallel to and
e) have a uniform thickness when new. 200mm vertically below the first.
f) have no holes or cut outs other than those Furthermore, over the whole area between the two
necessary to fit the fasteners permitted by 3.13.2 diagonal lines, the bodywork must be wider than a
or those holes specifically mentioned in g) below. vertical isosceles triangle lying on a lateral plane which
g) have seven precisely placed holes the positions of has a base 200mm wide lying on the second diagonal
which are detailed in Drawing 1. In order to line.
establish the conformity of the skid block after use,
it's thickness will only be measured in the four 3.16.2 When viewed from the side, the car must have no
50mm diameter holes and the two forward 80mm bodywork in the triangle formed by three lines, one
diameter holes. vertical 330mm forward of the rear wheel centre line,
Four further 10 mm diameter holes are one horizontal 950mm above the reference plane, and
permitted provided their sole purpose is to one diagonal which intersects the vertical at a point
allow access to the bolts which secure the 600mm above the reference plane and the horizontal at
Accident Data Recorder to the survival cell. a point 1030mm forward of the rear wheel centre line.
h) be fixed symmetrically about the centre line of the
car in such a way that no air may pass between it 3.16.3 In order that a car may be lifted quickly in the event of it
and the surface formed by the parts lying on the stopping on the circuit, the principal rollover structure
reference plane. must incorporate a clearly visible unobstructed opening
designed to permit a strap, whose section measures
3.13.2 Fasteners used to attach the skid block to the car must : 60mm x 30mm, to pass through it.
a) have a total area no greater than 40000mm² when
viewed from directly beneath the car ; 3.17 Bodywork flexibility :
b) be no greater than 2000mm² in area individually 3.17.1 Bodywork may deflect no more than 5mm vertically
when viewed from directly beneath the car ; when a 500N load is applied vertically to it 700mm
c) be fitted in order that their entire lower surfaces forward of the front wheel centre line and 625mm from
are visible from directly beneath the car. the car centre line. The load will be applied in a
When the skid block is new, ten of the fasteners downward direction using a 50mm diameter ram and an
may be flush with it’s lower surface but the adapter 300mm long and 150mm wide. Teams must
remainder may be no more than 8mm below the supply the latter when such a test is deemed necessary.
reference plane.
3.17.2 Bodywork may deflect no more than 10mm vertically
3.13.3 The lower edge of the periphery of the skid block may be when a 500N load is applied vertically to it 400mm
chamfered at an angle of 30° to a depth of 8mm, the forward of the rear wheel centre line and 650mm from
trailing edge however may be chamfered over a distance the car centre line. The load will be applied in a
of 200mm to a depth of 8mm. downward direction using a 50mm diameter ram and an
adapter of the same size, Teams must supply the latter
3.14 Overhangs : when such a test is deemed necessary.
No part of the car shall be more than 500mm behind the centre
line of the rear wheels or more than 1200mm in front of the
centre line of the front wheels. 3.17.3 Bodywork may deflect by no more than one degree
No part of the bodywork more than 200mm from the centre line horizontally when a load of 1000N is applied
of the car may be more than 900mm in front of the front wheel simultaneously to its extremities in a rearward direction
centre line.
 780mm above the reference plane and 130mm behind A supplementary device temporarily connected to the car may
the rear wheel centre line. be used to start the engine both on the grid and in the pits.

3.17.4 In order to ensure that the requirements of Article 3.15 5.7 Stall prevention systems :
are respected, the FIA reserves the right to introduce If a car is equipped with a stall prevention system, and in order
further load/deflection tests on any part of the bodywork to avoid the possibility of a car involved in an accident being left
which appears to be (or is suspected of), moving whilst with the engine running, all such systems must be configured to
the car is in motion. stop the engine no more than ten seconds after activation.

ARTICLE 4 : WEIGHT ARTICLE 6 : FUEL SYSTEM

4.1 Minimum weight : 6.1 Fuel tanks :

The weight of the car must not be less than 605 kg during each 6.1.1 The fuel tank must be a single rubber bladder
qualifying practice session and no less than 600 kg at all conforming to or exceeding the specifications of
other times during the Event. FIA/FT5-1999, the fitting of foam within the tank however
is not mandatory. A list of approved materials may be
4.2 Ballast : found in the Appendix to these regulations.
Ballast can be used provided it is secured in such a way that
tools are required for its removal. It must be possible to fix seals 6.1.2 All the fuel stored on board the car must be situated
if deemed necessary by the FIA technical delegate. between the front face of the engine and the driver's
back when viewed in lateral projection. When
4.3 Adding during the race : establishing the front face of the engine, no parts of the
With the exception of fuel, nitrogen and compressed air, no fuel, oil, water or electrical systems will be considered.
substance may be added to the car during the race. If it Furthermore, no fuel can be stored more than 300mm
becomes necessary to replace any part of the car during the forward of the highest point at which the driver's back
race, the new part must not weigh any more than the original makes contact with his seat. However, a maximum of 2
part. litres of fuel may be kept outside the survival cell, but
only that which is necessary for the normal running of
ARTICLE 5 : ENGINE the engine.

5.1 Engine specification : 6.1.3 Fuel must not be stored more than 400mm from the
5.1.1 Only 4-stroke engines with reciprocating pistons are longitudinal axis of the car.
permitted.
6.1.4 All rubber bladders must be made by manufacturers
5.1.2 Engine capacity must not exceed 3000 cc. recognised by the FIA. In order to obtain the agreement
of the FIA, the manufacturer must prove the compliance
5.1.3 Supercharging is forbidden. of his product with the specifications approved by the
FIA. These manufacturers must undertake to deliver to
5.1.4 All engines must have 10 cylinders and the normal their customers exclusively tanks complying to the
section of each cylinder must be circular. approved standards.
A list of approved manufacturers may be found in the
5.1.5 Engines may have no more than 5 valves per cylinder. Appendix to these regulations.

5.2 Other means of propulsion : 6.1.5 All rubber bladders shall be printed with the name of the
5.2.1 The use of any device, other than the 3 litre, four stroke manufacturer, the specifications to which the tank has
engine described in 5.1 above, to power the car, is not been manufactured and the date of manufacture.
permitted.
6.1.6 No rubber bladders shall be used more than 5 years
5.2.2 The total amount of recoverable energy stored on the after the date of manufacture.
car must not exceed 300kJ, any which may be
recovered at a rate greater than 2kW must not exceed 6.2 Fittings and piping :
20kJ. 6.2.1 All apertures in the fuel tank must be closed by hatches
or fittings which are secured to metallic or composite bolt
5.3 Engine intake air : rings bonded to the inside of the bladder.
5.3.1 Other than injection of fuel for the normal purpose of Bolt hole edges must be no less than 5mm from the
combustion in the engine, any device, system, edge of the bolt ring, hatch or fitting.
procedure, construction or design the purpose or effect
of which is any decrease in the temperature of the 6.2.2 All fuel lines between the fuel tank and the engine must
engine intake air is forbidden. have a self sealing breakaway valve. This valve must
separate at less than 50% of the load required to break
5.3.2 Other than engine sump breather gases and fuel for the the fuel line fitting or to pull it out of the fuel tank.
normal purpose of combustion in the engine, the
spraying of any substance into the engine intake air is 6.2.3 No lines containing fuel may pass through the cockpit.
forbidden.
6.2.4 All lines must be fitted in such a way that any leakage
5.4 Exhaust system : cannot result in the accumulation of fuel in the cockpit.
Variable geometric length exhaust systems are forbidden.

5.5 Engine materials :

5.5.1 The basic structure of the crankshaft and camshafts
must be made from steel or cast iron.
6.3 Crushable structure :
5.5.2 Pistons, cylinder heads and cylinder blocks may not be The fuel tank must be completely surrounded by a crushable
composite structures which use carbon or aramid fibre structure, which is an integral part of the survival cell and must
reinforcing materials. be able to withstand the loads required by the tests in Articles
18.2.1 and 18.3.
5.6 Starting the engine :
6.4 Fuel tank fillers :
Fuel tank fillers must not protrude beyond the bodywork. Any In order to avoid the possibility of oil being deposited on the
breather pipe connecting the fuel tank to the atmosphere must track, the engine sump breather must vent into the main engine
be designed to avoid liquid leakage when the car is running and air intake system.
its outlet must not be less than 250mm from the cockpit opening.
All fuel tank fillers and breathers must be designed to ensure an 7.4 Transversal location of oil system :
efficient locking action which reduces the risk of an accidental No part of the car containing oil may be more than 700mm from
opening following a crash impact or incomplete locking after the longitudinal centre line of the car.
refuelling.
7.5 Oil replenishment :
6.5 Refuelling : No oil replenishment is allowed during a race.
6.5.1 All refuelling during the race must be carried out at a rate
no greater than 12.1 litres per second and by using 7.6 Coolant header tank :
equipment which has been supplied by the FIA The coolant header tank on the car must be fitted with an FIA
designated manufacturer, details concerning the approved pressure relief valve which is set to a maximum of
manufacturer may be found in the Appendix to these 3.75 bar gauge pressure, details of the relief valve may be
regulations. This manufacturer will be required to found in the Appendix to these regulations. If the car is not
supply identical refuelling systems, the complete fitted with a header tank, an alternative position must be
specification of which will be available from the FIA no approved by the FIA.
later than one month prior to the first Championship
Event. 7.7 Cooling systems :
Any modifications to the manufacturer's specification The cooling systems of the engine must not intentionally make
may only be made following written consent from the use of the latent heat of vaporisation of any fluid.
FIA.
7.8 Oil and coolant lines :
6.5.2 A cover must be fitted over the car connector at all times 7.8.1 No lines containing coolant or lubricating oil may pass
when the car is running on the track. The cover and it's through the cockpit.
attachments must be sufficiently strong to avoid
accidental opening in the event of an accident. 7.8.2 All lines must be fitted in such a way that any leakage
cannot result in the accumulation of fluid in the cockpit.
6.5.3 Before refuelling commences, the car connector must be
connected electrically to earth. 7.8.3 No hydraulic fluid lines may have removable connectors
All metal parts of the refuelling system from the coupling inside the cockpit.
to the supply tank must also be connected to earth.
ARTICLE 8 : ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
6.5.4 Refuelling the car on the grid may only be carried out by
using an unpressurised container which is no more than 8.1 Software and electronics inspection :
2 metres above the ground. 8.1.1 Prior to the start of each season the complete electrical
system on the car must be examined and all on board
6.5.5 No fuel on board the car may be more than ten degrees and communications software must be inspected by the
centigrade below ambient temperature. FIA Technical Department.
The FIA must be notified of any changes prior to the
6.5.6 The use of any device on board the car to decrease the Event at which such changes are intended to be
temperature of the fuel is forbidden. implemented.

6.6 Fuel sampling : 8.1.2 All re-programmable microprocessors must have a

6.6.1 Competitors must ensure that a one litre sample of fuel mechanism that allows the FIA to accurately identify the
may be taken from the car at any time during the Event. software version loaded.

6.6.2 All cars must be fitted with a –2 'Symetrics' male fitting in 8.1.3 All electronic units containing a programmable device,
order to facilitate fuel sampling. If an electric pump on and which are intended for use at an Event, must be
board the car cannot be used to remove the fuel an presented to the FIA before each Event in order that
externally connected one may be used provided it is they can be identified.
evident that a representative fuel sample is being taken.
If an external pump is used it must be possible to 8.1.4 All on-car software versions must be registered with the
connect the FIA sampling hose to it and any hose FIA before use.
between the car and pump must be -3 in diameter and
not exceed 2m in length. Details of the fuel sampling 8.1.5 The FIA must be able to test the operation of any
hose may be found in the Appendix to these compulsory electronic safety systems at any time during
regulations. an Event.

6.6.3 The sampling procedure must not necessitate starting 8.2 Start systems :
the engine or the removal of bodywork (other than the 8.2.1 Any system, the purpose and/or effect of which is to
cover over the refuelling connector). detect when a race start signal is given, is not permitted.
8.2.2 Whichever driver input device is used to initiate the
ARTICLE 7 : OIL AND COOLANT SYSTEMS propulsion of the car during the start of a race, a
verifiable signal must be provided which indicates it’s
7.1 Location of oil tanks : instant of operation.
All oil storage tanks must be situated between the front wheel
axis and the rearmost gearbox casing longitudinally, and must
be no further than the lateral extremities of the survival cell are 8.3 Accident data recorders :
from the longitudinal axis of the car. The recorder must be fitted and operated :
- by being rigidly attached to the survival cell using the four
7.2 Longitudinal location of oil system : 7mm diameter holes provided ;
No other part of the car containing oil may be situated behind the - in accordance with the instructions of the FIA ;
complete rear wheels. - symmetrically about the car centre line and with its top
facing upwards ;
7.3 Catch tank : - with each of its 12 edges parallel to an axis of the car ;
- less than 50mm above the reference plane ;
 - in a position which is normally accessible at the start and 10.2.3 No adjustment may be made to the suspension system
finish of an Event ; while the car is in motion.
- in order that the entire unit lies between 40% and 60% of
the wheelbase of the car ; 10.3 Suspension members :
- with its main connector facing forwards ; 10.3.1 The cross-sections of each member of every suspension
- in order that its status light is visible when the driver is in component must have an aspect ratio no greater than
the cockpit ; 3.5:1 and be symmetrical about its major axis. All
- in order that the download connector is easily accessible suspension components may however have sections
without the need to remove bodywork. with an aspect ratio greater than 3.5:1, and be non-
symmetrical, provided these are adjacent to their inner
8.4 Marshal information display : and outer attachments and form no more than 25% of
All cars must be fitted with red, blue and yellow cockpit lights the the total distance between the attachments of the
purpose of which are to give drivers information concerning relevant member.
track signals or conditions. The lights must be LEDs each with a All measurements will be made perpendicular to a line
minimum diameter of 5mm and which are fitted in order that they drawn between the inner and outer attachments of the
are directly in the driver’s normal line of sight. Details of the light relevant member.
control system, which must be fitted to every car, may be found
in the Appendix to these regulations. 10.3.2 No major axis of a cross section of a suspension
member may subtend an angle greater than 5° to the
ARTICLE 9 : TRANSMISSION SYSTEM reference plane when measured parallel to the centre
line of the car.
9.1 Transmission types :
No transmission system may permit more than two wheels to be 10.3.3 Non-structural parts of suspension members are
driven. considered bodywork.

9.2 Clutch control : 10.3.4 In order to help prevent a wheel becoming separated in
All cars must be fitted with a means of disengaging the clutch for the event of all suspension members connecting it to the
a minimum of fifteen minutes in the event of the car coming to car failing, two cables, each with separate attachments,
rest with the engine stopped. This system must be in working must be fitted to connect each wheel/upright assembly to
order throughout the Event even if the main hydraulic, pneumatic the main structure of the car. The cables and their
or electrical systems on the car have failed. attachments must be designed in order to help prevent a
In order that the driver or a marshal may activate the system in wheel making contact with the driver's head during an
less than five seconds, the switch or button which operates it accident.
must : The length of each cable should be no longer than that
- face upwards and be positioned on the survival cell no required to allow normal suspension movement.
more than 150mm from the car centre line ; Each complete cable restraint system, including their
- be designed in order that a marshal is unable to attachments, must have a minimum tensile strength of
accidentally re-engage the clutch ; 60kN and each cable must be flexible with a minimum
- be less than 150mm from the front of the cockpit opening ; diameter of 8mm. However, when fitted to a car utilising
- be marked with a letter "N" in red inside a white circle of at a survival cell the type of which was used at an Event
least 50mm diameter with a red edge. during the 2001 Championship season, the tensile
strength of the inner and outer attachments may comply
9.3 Gear ratios : with the 2001 Technical Regulations.
9.3.1 The minimum number of forward gear ratios is 4 and the
maximum is 7. 10.4 Steering :
10.4.1 Any steering system which permits the re-alignment of
9.3.2 Continuously variable transmission systems are not more than two wheels is not permitted.
permitted.
10.4.2 Power assisted steering systems may not be
9.4 Reverse gear : electronically controlled or electrically powered. No such
All cars must have a reverse gear operable any time during the system may carry out any function other than reduce the
Event by the driver when the engine is running. physical effort required to steer the car.

9.5 Torque transfer systems : 10.4.3 No part of the steering wheel or column, nor any part
Any system or device the design of which is capable of fitted to them, may be closer to the driver than a plane
transferring or diverting torque from a slower to a faster rotating formed by the entire rear edge of the steering wheel rim.
wheel is not permitted.
10.4.4 The steering wheel, steering column and steering rack
ARTICLE 10 : SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS assembly must pass an impact test, details of the test
procedure may be found in Article 16.5.
10.1 Sprung suspension :
Cars must be fitted with sprung suspension. The springing ARTICLE 11 : BRAKE SYSTEM
medium must not consist solely of bolts located through flexible
bushes or mountings. 11.1 Brake circuits and pressure distribution :
There must be movement of the wheels to give suspension 11.1.1 All cars must be equipped with only one brake system.
travel in excess of any flexibility in the attachments. This system must comprise solely of two separate
The suspension system must be so arranged that its response is hydraulic circuits operated by one pedal, one circuit
consistent at all times and results only from changes in vertical operating on the two front wheels and the other on the
load applied to the wheels save only for movement permitted by two rear wheels. This system must be designed so that if
inherent and fixed physical properties. a failure occurs in one circuit the pedal will still operate
the brakes in the other.
10.2 Suspension geometry :
10.2.1 Suspension geometry must remain fixed at all times. 11.1.2 The brake system must be designed in order that the
force exerted on the brake pads within each circuit are
10.2.2 Any powered device which is capable of altering the the same at all times.
configuration or affecting the performance of any part of
the suspension system is forbidden.
11.1.3 Any powered device which is capable of altering the 12.4.2 Complete wheel diameter must not exceed 660mm
configuration or affecting the performance of any part of when fitted with dry-weather tyres or 670mm when fitted
the brake system is forbidden. with wet-weather tyres.

11.1.4 Any change to, or modulation of, the brake system whilst 12.4.3 Complete wheel width and diameter will be measured
the car is moving must be made by the drivers direct horizontally at axle height when fitted with new tyres
physical input, may not be pre-set and must be under his inflated to 1.4 bar.
complete control at all times.
12.4.4 Wheel bead diameter must lie between 328 and 332mm.
11.2 Brake calipers :
11.2.1 All brake calipers must be made from aluminium ARTICLE 13 : COCKPIT
materials with a modulus of elasticity no greater than
80Gpa. 13.1 Cockpit opening :
13.1.1 In order to ensure that the opening giving access to the
11.2.2 No more than two attachments may be used to secure cockpit is of adequate size, the template shown in
each brake caliper to the car. Drawing 2 will be inserted into the survival cell and
bodywork.
11.2.3 No more than one caliper, with a maximum of six During this test the steering wheel, steering column, seat
pistons, is permitted on each wheel. and all padding required by Articles 14.6.1-6 (including
fixings), may be removed and :
11.2.4 The section of each caliper piston must be circular. - the template must be held horizontal and lowered
vertically from above the car until its lower edge is
11.3 Brake discs : 525mm above the reference plane ;
11.3.1 No more than one brake disc is permitted on each - referring to Drawing 2, the edge of the template
wheel. which lies on the line d-e must be no less than
1800mm behind the line A-A shown in Drawing 5.
11.3.2 All discs must have a maximum thickness of 28mm and Any measurements made from the cockpit entry
a maximum outside diameter of 278mm. template (when referred to in Articles 13.1.3,
14.3.3,15.2.2, 15.4.5, 15.4.6, 15.5.4, 16.3 and 18.4),
11.3.3 No more than two brake pads are permitted on each must also be made whilst the template is held in this
wheel. position.

11.4 Air ducts : 13.1.2 The forward extremity of the cockpit opening, even if
Air ducts for the purpose of cooling the front and rear brakes structural and part of the survival cell, must be at least
shall not protrude beyond : 50mm in front of the steering wheel.
- a plane parallel to the ground situated at a distance of
140mm above the horizontal centre line of the wheel ; 13.1.3 The driver must be able to enter and get out of the
- a plane parallel to the ground situated at a distance of cockpit without it being necessary to open a door or
140mm below the horizontal centre line of the wheel ; remove any part of the car other than the steering wheel.
- a vertical plane parallel to the inner face of the wheel rim When seated normally, the driver must be facing
and displaced from it by 120mm toward the centre line of forwards and the rearmost part of his crash helmet may
the car. be no more than 125mm forward of the rear edge of the
Furthermore, when viewed from the side the ducts must not cockpit entry template.
protrude forwards beyond the periphery of the tyre or backwards
beyond the wheel rim. 13.1.4 From his normal seating position, with all seat belts
fastened and whilst wearing his usual driving equipment,
11.5 Brake pressure modulation : the driver must be able to remove the steering wheel
11.5.1 No braking system may be designed to prevent wheels and get out of the car within 5 seconds and then replace
from locking when the driver applies pressure to the the steering wheel in a total of 10 seconds.
brake pedal. For this test, the position of the steered wheels will be
determined by the FIA technical delegate and after the
11.5.2 No braking system may be designed to increase the steering wheel has been replaced steering control must
pressure in the brake calipers above that achievable by be maintained.
the driver applying pressure to the pedal under static
conditions. 13.2 Steering wheel :
The steering wheel must be fitted with a quick release
11.6 Liquid cooling : mechanism operated by pulling a concentric flange installed on
Liquid cooling of the brakes is forbidden. the steering column behind the wheel.

ARTICLE 12 : WHEELS AND TYRES 13.3 Internal cross section :

13.3.1 A free vertical cross section, which allows the outer
12.1 Location : template shown in Drawing 3 to be passed vertically
Wheels must be external to the bodywork in plan view, with the through the cockpit to a point 100mm behind the face of
rear aerodynamic device removed. the rearmost pedal when in the inoperative position,
must be maintained over its entire length.
12.2 Number of wheels : The only things which may encroach on this area are the
The number of wheels is fixed at four. steering wheel and any padding that is required by
Article 14.6.7.
12.3 Wheel material :
All wheels must be made from an homogeneous metallic 13.3.2 A free vertical cross section, which allows the inner
material. template shown in Drawing 3 to be passed vertically
through the cockpit to a point 100mm behind the face of
rearmost pedal when in the inoperative position, must be
12.4 Wheel dimensions :
maintained over its entire length.
12.4.1 Complete wheel width must lie between 305 and 355mm
The only thing which may encroach on this area is the
when fitted to the front of the car and between 365 and
steering wheel.
380mm when fitted to the rear.
13.3.3 The driver, seated normally with his seat belts fastened pumps and the rear light by means of a spark proof
and with the steering wheel removed must be able to circuit breaker switch.
raise both legs together so that his knees are past the This switch must be located on the dashboard and must
plane of the steering wheel in the rearward direction. be clearly marked by a symbol showing a red spark in a
This action must not be prevented by any part of the car. white edged blue triangle.

13.4 Position of the driver’s feet : 14.2.2 There must also be an exterior switch, with a horizontal
13.4.1 The survival cell must extend from behind the fuel tank handle, which is capable of being operated from a
in a rearward direction to a point at least 300mm in front distance by a hook. This switch must be situated at the
of the driver's feet, with his feet resting on the pedals base of the main roll over structure on the right hand
and the pedals in the inoperative position. side.

13.4.2 When he is seated normally, the soles of the driver's 14.3 Rear view mirrors :
feet, resting on the pedals in the inoperative position, 14.3.1 All cars must have at least two mirrors mounted so that
must not be situated forward of the front wheel centre the driver has visibility to the rear and both sides of the
line. car.

ARTICLE 14 : SAFETY EQUIPMENT 14.3.2 The reflective surface of each mirror must be at least
150mm wide, this being maintained over a height of at
14.1 Fire extinguishers : least 50mm. Additionally, each corner may have a radius
14.1.1 All cars must be fitted with a fire extinguishing system no greater than 10mm.
which will discharge into the cockpit and into the engine
compartment. 14.3.3 No part of the reflective surface may be less than
250mm from the car centre line or more than 750mm
14.1.2 Any extinguishant listed in the Appendix to the from the rear of the cockpit entry template.
regulations is permitted.
14.3.4 The FIA technical delegate must be satisfied by a
14.1.3 The quantity of extinguishant may vary according to the practical demonstration that the driver, when seated
type of extinguishant used, a list of quantities may be normally, can clearly define following vehicles.
found in the Appendix to these regulations. For this purpose, the driver shall be required to identify
any letter or number, 150mm high and 100mm wide,
14.1.4 When operated, the fire extinguishing system must placed anywhere on boards behind the car, the positions
discharge 95% of its contents at a constant pressure in of which are detailed below :
no less than 10 seconds and no more than 30 seconds. Height : From 400mm to 1000mm from the ground.
If more than one container with extinguishant is fitted, Width : 2000mm either side of the centre line of
they must be released simultaneously. the car.
Position : 10m behind the rear axle line of the car.
14.1.5 Each pressure vessel must be equipped with a means of
checking its pressure which may vary according to the 14.4 Safety belts :
type of extinguishant used. A list of pressures may be It is mandatory to wear two shoulder straps, one abdominal strap
found in the Appendix to the regulations. and two straps between the legs. These straps must be securely
fixed to the car and must comply with FIA standard 8853/98.
14.1.6 The following information must be visible on each
container with extinguishant : 14.5 Rear light :
a) Type of extinguishant All cars must have a red light in working order throughout the
b) Weight or volume of the extinguishant Event which :
c) Date the container must be checked which must - has been manufactured as specified in the Appendix to
be no more than two years after the date of filling. these regulations ;
- faces rearwards at 90° to the car centre line and the
14.1.7 All parts of the extinguishing system must be situated reference plane ;
within the survival cell and all extinguishing equipment - is clearly visible from the rear ;
must withstand fire. - is not mounted more than 100mm from the car centre line ;
- is mounted between 325mm and 400mm above the
14.1.8 Any triggering system having its own source of energy is reference plane ;
permitted, provided it is possible to operate all - is no less than 450mm behind the rear wheel centre line
extinguishers should the main electrical circuits of the measured parallel to the reference plane ;
car fail. - can be switched on by the driver when seated normally in
The driver must be able to trigger the extinguishing the car.
system manually when seated normally with his safety The three measurements above will be taken to the centre of the
belts fastened and the steering wheel in place. rear face of the light unit.
Furthermore, a means of triggering from the outside 14.6 Headrests and head protection :
must be combined with the circuit breaker switch 14.6.1 All cars must be equipped with three areas of padding
described in Article 14.2.2. It must be marked with a for the driver’s head which :
letter "E" in red inside a white circle of at least 100mm - are so arranged that they can be removed from
diameter with a red edge. the car as one part ;
- are located by two horizontal pegs behind the
14.1.9 The system must work in any position, even when the driver' head and two fixings, which are clearly
car is inverted. indicated and easily removable without tools, at
the front corners ;
14.1.10 All extinguisher nozzles must be suitable for the - are made from a material which is suitable for the
extinguishant and be installed in such a way that they relevant ambient air temperature, details of
are not directly pointed at the driver. approved materials and the temperature bands in
which they should be used may be found in the
14.2 Master switch : Appendix to these regulations ;
14.2.1 The driver, when seated normally with the safety belts - are covered, in all areas where the driver’s
fastened and the steering wheel in place, must be able head is likely to make contact, with two plies of
to cut off the electrical circuits to the ignition, all fuel Aramid fibre/epoxy resin composite pre-preg
 material in plain weave 60gsm fabric with a All cars, whilst under their own power, must be fitted with
cured resin content of 50% (+/-5%) by weight ; devices which will retain any wheel in the event of it coming
- are positioned so as to be the first point of contact loose.
for the driver's helmet in the event of an impact After the wheel nut is fastened, these devices must be manually
projecting his head towards them during an fitted in a separate action to that of securing the wheel nut.
accident.
14.8 Seat fixing and removal :
14.6.2 The first area of padding for the driver’s head must be 14.8.1 In order that an injured driver may be removed from the
positioned behind him and be between 75mm and 90mm car in his seat following an accident, all cars must be
thick over an area of at least 40000mm². fitted with a seat which, if it is secured, must be done so
with no more than two bolts. If bolts are used they must :
14.6.3 The two further areas of padding for the driver’s head - be clearly indicated and easily accessible to
must be positioned directly alongside each side of his rescue crews ;
helmet. The upper surfaces of these areas of padding - be fitted vertically ;
must be at least as high as the survival cell over their - be removable with the same tool for all Teams and
entire length. which is issued to all rescue crews.
Each area of padding must be between 75mm and
90mm thick over an area of at least 25000mm² and may 14.8.2 The seat must be equipped with receptacles which
have a radius of 10mm along it's upper inboard edge. permit the fitting of belts to secure the driver and one
When calculating their area, any part which is greater which will permit the fitting of a neck support.
than 75mm thick and which lies between the front face of
the rear area of padding and the forward most part of the 14.8.3 The seat must be removable without the need to cut or
driver's helmet whilst he is seated normally, will be taken remove any of the seat belts.
into account (area 'B' in Drawing 4). The thickness will
be measured perpendicular to the car centre line. 14.8.4 Details of the tool referred to above, the belt receptacles
and the neck support may be found in the Appendix to
14.6.4 Forward of the side areas of padding further cockpit these regulations.
padding must be provided on each side of the cockpit
rim. The purpose of the additional padding is to afford ARTICLE 15 : CAR CONSTRUCTION
protection to the driver's head in the event of an oblique
frontal impact and must therefore be made from the 15.1 Materials :
same material as the other three areas of padding. 15.1.1 The use of magnesium sheet less than 3mm thick is
These extensions must : forbidden.
- be symmetrically positioned about the car centre
line and a continuation of the side areas of 15.1.2 No parts of the car may be made from metallic materials
padding ; which have a specific modulus of elasticity greater than
- be positioned with their upper surfaces at least as 3
40 GPa / (g/cm ). Tests to establish conformity will be
high as the survival cell over their entire length; carried out in accordance with FIA Test Procedure
- have a radius on their upper inboard edge no 03/02, a copy of which may be found in the Appendix
greater than 10mm ; to these regulations.
- be positioned in order that the distance between
the two is no less than 360mm ; 15.2 Roll structures :
- be as high as practicable within the constraints of 15.2.1 All cars must have two roll structures which are designed
driver comfort. to help prevent injury to the driver in the event of the car
becoming inverted.
14.6.5 All of the padding described above must be so installed The principal structure must be at least 940mm above
that if movement of the driver's head, in any expected the reference plane at a point 30mm behind the cockpit
trajectory during an accident, were to compress the foam entry template. The second structure must be in front of
fully at any point, his helmet would not make contact with the steering wheel but no more than 250mm forward of
any structural part of the car. the top of the steering wheel rim in any position.
Furthermore, for the benefit of rescue crews all of the The two roll structures must be of sufficient height to
padding described above must be installed using the ensure the driver's helmet and his steering wheel are at
system described in the Appendix to these least 70mm and 50mm respectively below a line drawn
regulations. The method of removal must also be between their highest points at all times.
clearly indicated.
15.2.2 The principal structure must pass a static load test
14.6.6 No part of the padding described above may obscure details of which may be found in Article 17.2.
sight of any part of the driver's helmet when he is seated Furthermore, each Team must supply detailed
normally and viewed from directly above the car. calculations which clearly show that it is capable of
14.6.7 In order to minimise the risk of leg injury during an withstanding the same load when the longitudinal
accident, additional areas of padding must be fitted each component is applied in a forward direction.
side of, and above, the driver’s legs.
15.2.3 The second structure must pass a static load test details
These areas of padding must : of which may be found in Article 17.3.
- be made from a material described in the
Appendix to these regulations ; 15.2.4 Both roll structures must have minimum structural cross
- be no less than 25mm thick over their entire area ; sections of 10000mm², in vertical projection, across a
- cover the area situated between points lying horizontal plane 50mm below the their highest points.
50mm behind the centre of the point at which the
second roll structure test is carried out and100mm 15.3 Structure behind the driver :
behind the face of the rearmost pedal when in the The parts of the survival cell immediately behind the driver which
inoperative position, as shown in Drawing 4 ; separate the cockpit from the car’s fuel tank, and which lie less
- cover the area above the line A-A shown in than 150mm from the centre line of the car, may be situated no
Drawing 3. further forward than the line a-b-c-d-e shown in Drawing 2.
14.7 Wheel retention : 15.4 Survival cell specifications :
15.4.1 Every survival cell must incorporate three FIA supplied
transponders for identification purposes. These
 transponders must be a permanent part of the survival 15.5 Survival cell safety requirements :
cell, be positioned in accordance with Drawing 6 and 15.5.1 The survival cell and frontal absorbing structure must
must be accessible for verification at any time. pass an impact test against a solid vertical barrier placed
at right angles to the centre line of the car, details of the
15.4.2 The survival cell must have an opening for the driver, the test procedure may be found in Article 16.2.
minimum dimensions of which are given in Article 13.1.
Any other openings in the survival cell must be of the 15.5.2 Between the front and rear roll structures, on each side
minimum size to allow access to mechanical of the survival cell, impact absorbing structures must be
components. fitted and must be solidly attached to it. The purpose of
these structures is to protect the driver in the event of a
15.4.3 An impact absorbing structure must be fitted in front of lateral impact and, in order to ensure this is the case, a
the survival cell. This structure need not be an integral lateral strength test in the vicinity of the driver's seating
part of the survival cell but must be solidly attached to it. position must be carried out successfully. Details of the
Furthermore, it must have a minimum external cross test procedure may be found in Article 18.2.2.
section, in horizontal projection, of 9000mm² at a point The survival cell and one of these impact absorbing
50mm behind its forward-most point. structures must pass an impact test, details of the test
procedure may be found in Article 16.3. If these
15.4.4 Referring to Drawing 5 : structures are not designed and fitted symmetrically
The external width of the survival cell between the lines about the car centre line a successful impact test must
B-B and C-C must be no less than 450mm and must be be carried out on them both.
at least 60mm per side wider than the cockpit opening
when measured normal to the inside of the cockpit 15.5.3 An impact absorbing structure must be fitted behind the
aperture. These minimum dimensions must be gearbox symmetrically about the car centre line with its
maintained over a height of at least 350mm. rearmost point no less than 480mm behind the rear
The width of the survival cell may taper forward of the wheel centre line. It must also have a minimum external
line B-B but, if this is the case, it must do so at a linear cross section, in horizontal projection, of 9000mm² at a
rate to a minimum of 300mm at the line A-A. point 50mm forward of its rearmost point. When
Between the lines A-A and B-B the width of the survival calculating this area only those parts situated less than
cell must be greater than the width defined by the two 100mm from the car centre line may be considered and
lines a-b. This minimum width must be arranged the cross section may not diminish forward of this point.
symmetrically about the car centre line, must be This structure must pass an impact test and must be
maintained over a height of at least 400mm at the line B- constructed from materials which will not be substantially
B and may taper at a linear rate to 275mm at the line A- affected by the temperatures it is likely to be subjected to
A. When assessing the minimum external cross-sections during use. Details of the test procedure may be found in
of the survival cell, radii of 50mm at the line B-B, and Article 16.4.
reducing at a linear rate to 25mm at the line A-A, will be
permitted. 15.5.4 The survival cell must also be subjected to five separate
The minimum height of the survival cell between the static load tests :
lines A-A and B-B need not be arranged symmetrically 1) on a vertical plane passing through the centre of
about the horizontal centre line of the relevant section the fuel tank ;
but must be maintained over its entire width. 2) on a vertical plane passing through the rearmost
The minimum height of the survival cell between the point at which the outer end of the forward-most
lines B-B and C-C is 550mm. front wheel tether would make contact with the
survival cell when swung about the inner
15.4.5 When the test referred to in Article 13.1.1 is carried out attachment;
and the template is in position with its lower edge 3) on a vertical plane 375mm forward of the rear
525mm above the reference plane, the shape of the edge of the cockpit entry template ;
survival cell must be such that no part of it is visible 4) from beneath the fuel tank ;
when viewed from either side of the car. 5) on each side of the cockpit opening.
The parts of the survival cell which are situated each Details of the test procedures may be found in
side of the driver's helmet must be no more than 550mm Article 18.2.
apart and, in order to maintain good lateral visibility the
driver, when seated normally with his seat belts fastened 15.5.5 To test the attachments of the frontal and rear impact
and looking straight ahead, must have his eyes above absorbing structures static side load tests must be
the sides of the survival cell. carried out. Details of these test procedures may be
found in Articles 18.5 and 18.7.
15.4.6 In order to give additional protection to the driver in the
event of a side impact a flat test panel of uniform ARTICLE 16 : IMPACT TESTING
construction, which is designed and constructed in order
to represent a section of the survival cell sides, must 16.1 Conditions applicable to all impact tests :
pass a strength test. Details of the test procedure may 16.1.1 All tests must be carried out in accordance with FIA Test
be found in Article 18.6. Procedure 01/00, in the presence of an FIA technical
Referring to Drawing 5, with the exception of local re- delegate and by using measuring equipment which has
enforcement and/or inserts, all parts of the survival cell been calibrated to the satisfaction of the FIA technical
which are as wide or wider than the minimum widths delegate. A copy of the test procedure may be found
stipulated in Article 15.4.4, including any radii applied, in the Appendix to these regulations.
must be manufactured to the same specification as a
single panel which satisfies the requirements of Article 16.1.2 Any significant modification introduced into any of the
18.6. Furthermore, parts to this tested specification must structures tested shall require that part to pass a further
cover an area which: test.
- begins at least 250mm high at line A-A ;
- tapers at a linear rate to at least 400mm high at 16.2 Frontal test :
line B-B and which remains at this height to the All parts which could materially affect the outcome of the test
rear of the survival cell ; must be fitted to the test structure which must be solidly fixed to
- is no less than 100mm above the reference plane the trolley through its engine mounting points but not in such a
between the line B-B and the rear of the survival way as to increase its impact resistance.
cell. The fuel tank must be fitted and must be full of water.
A dummy weighing at least 75kg must be fitted with safety belts - the maximum deceleration does not exceed 60g for more
described in Article 14.4 fastened. However, with the safety belts than a cumulative 3ms, this being measured only in the
unfastened, the dummy must be able to move forwards freely in direction of impact
the cockpit. Furthermore, all structural damage must be contained within the
The extinguishers, as described in Article 14.1 must also be area behind the rear wheel centre line.
fitted.
For the purposes of this test, the total weight of the trolley and 16.5 Steering column test :
test structure shall be 780kg and the velocity of impact The parts referred to in Article 10.4.4 must be fitted to a
14.0 metres/sec. representative test structure, any other parts which could
The resistance of the test structure must be such that during the materially affect the outcome of the test must also be fitted. The
impact : test structure must be solidly fixed to the ground and a solid
- the average deceleration over the first 150mm of object, having a mass of 8kg and travelling at a velocity of 7m/s,
deformation does not exceed 5g ; will be projected into it.
- the average deceleration of the trolley does not exceed The object used for this test must be hemispherical with a
40g ; diameter of 165mm.
- the peak deceleration in the chest of the dummy does not For the test, the centre of the hemisphere must strike the
exceed 60g for more than a cumulative 3ms, this being the structure at the centre of the steering wheel along the same axis
resultant of data from three axes. as the main part of the steering column.
Furthermore, there must be no damage to the survival cell or to During the test the striking object may not pivot in any axis and
the mountings of the safety belts or fire extinguishers. the test structure may be supported in any way provided this
does not increase the impact resistance of the parts being
This test must be carried out on the survival cell subjected to the tested.
higher loads in the tests described in Articles 18.2-4, and on a The resistance of the test structure must be such that during the
frontal impact absorbing structure identical to the one which was impact the peak deceleration of the object does not exceed 80g
subjected to the test described in Article 18.5. for more than a cumulative 3ms, this being measured only in the
direction of impact.
16.3 Side test : After the test, all substantial deformation must be within the
All parts which could materially affect the outcome of the test steering column and the steering wheel quick release
must be fitted to the test structure which must be solidly fixed to mechanism must still function normally.
the ground and a solid object, having a mass of 780kg and
travelling at a velocity of 10m/s, will be projected into it. ARTICLE 17 : ROLL STRUCTURE TESTING
The object used for this test must :
- incorporate an impactor assembly, the specification of 17.1 Conditions applicable to both roll structure tests :
which may be found in the Appendix to these 17.1.1 Rubber 3mm thick may be used between the load pads
regulations ; and the roll structure.
- be positioned in order that its centre of area strikes the
structure 300mm (+/-5mm) above the reference plane and 17.1.2 Under the load, deformation must be less than 50mm,
at a point 500mm forward of the rear edge of the cockpit measured along the loading axis and any structural
opening template. failure limited to 100mm below the top of the rollover
During the test the striking object may not pivot in any axis and structure when measured vertically.
the survival cell may be supported in any way provided this does
not increase the impact resistance of the parts being tested. The 17.1.3 Any significant modification introduced into any of the
impact axis must be perpendicular to the car centre line and structures tested shall require that part to pass a further
parallel to the ground. test.
The resistance of the test structure must be such that during the
impact : 17.2 Principal roll structure :
- the average deceleration of the object, measured in the A load equivalent to 50kN laterally, 60kN longitudinally in a
direction of impact, does not exceed 20g ; rearward direction and 90kN vertically, must be applied to the
- the force applied to any one of the four impactor segments top of the structure through a rigid flat pad which is 200mm in
does not exceed 80kN for more than a cumulative 3ms ; diameter and perpendicular to the loading axis.
- the energy absorbed by each of the four impactor During the test, the roll structure must be attached to the survival
segments must be between 15% and 35% of the total cell which is supported on its underside on a flat plate, fixed to it
energy absorption. through its engine mounting points and wedged laterally by any
Furthermore, all structural damage must be contained within the of the static load test pads described in Article 18.2.
impact absorbing structure.
This test must be carried out on the survival cell subjected to the
higher loads in the tests described in Articles 18.2-4. 17.3 Second roll structure :
A vertical load of 75kN must be applied to the top of the
16.4 Rear test : structure through a rigid flat pad which is 100mm in diameter and
All parts which will be fitted behind the rear face of the engine perpendicular to the loading axis.
and which could materially affect the outcome of the test must be During the test, the rollover structure must be attached to the
fitted to the test structure. If suspension members are to be survival cell which is fixed to a flat horizontal plate.
mounted on the structure they must be fitted for the test. The
structure and the gearbox must be solidly fixed to the ground ARTICLE 18 : STATIC LOAD TESTING
and a solid object, having a mass of 780kg and travelling at a
velocity of 12m/s, will be projected into it. 18.1 Conditions applicable to the tests in 18.2-18.5 :
The object used for this test must be flat, measure 450mm wide 18.1.1 All the following tests must be carried out on the survival
by 550mm high and may have a 10mm radius on all edges. Its cell subjected to the impact tests described in Article 16.
lower edge must be at the same level as the car reference plane
and must be so arranged to strike the structure vertically and at 18.1.2 Every subsequent survival cell must also be subjected to
90° to the car centre line. all the following tests with peak loads reduced by 20%.
During the test, the striking object may not pivot in any axis and During these subsequent tests (on deflections greater
the crash structure may be supported in any way provided this than 3.0mm), the deflection across the inner surfaces
does not increase the impact resistance of the parts being must not exceed 120% of the deflection obtained at 80%
tested. of the peak load during the first test.
The resistance of the test structure must be such that during the
impact :
- the average deceleration of the object does not exceed
35g ;
18.1.3 Deflections and deformations will be measured at the A pad of 200mm diameter must be placed in the centre of area
centre of area of circular load pads and at the top of of the fuel tank floor and a vertical upwards load of 12.5kN
rectangular pads. applied.
Under the load, there must be no structural failure of the inner or
18.1.4 All peak loads must be applied in less than three outer surfaces of the survival cell.
minutes, through a ball jointed junction at the centre of
area of the pad, and maintained for 30 seconds. 18.4 Cockpit rim test :
Two pads, each of which is 100mm in diameter, must be placed
18.1.5 In the tests described in 18.2, 18.3 and 18.4, permanent on both sides of the cockpit rim with their upper edges at the
deformation must be less than 1.0mm (0.5mm in 18.3) same height as the top of the cockpit side with their centres at a
after the load has been released for 1 minute. point 200mm forward of the rear edge of the cockpit opening
template longitudinally.
18.1.6 All tests must be carried out by using measuring A constant transverse horizontal load of 10.0kN will then be
equipment which has been calibrated to the satisfaction applied at 90° to the car centre line and, under the load, there
of the FIA technical delegate. must be no structural failure of the inner or outer surfaces of the
survival cell and the total deflection must not exceed 20mm.
18.1.7 A radius of 3mm is permissible on the edges of all load
pads and rubber 3mm thick may be placed between 18.5 Nose push off test :
them and the test structure. During the test the survival cell must be resting on a flat plate
and secured to it solidly but not in a way that could increase the
18.1.8 For the tests described in 18.2, 18.3 and 18.4, the strength of the attachments being tested.
survival cells must always be produced in an identical A constant transversal horizontal load of 40.0kN must then be
condition in order that their weights may be compared. If applied to one side of the impact absorbing structure, using a
the weight differs by more than 5% from the one pad identical to the ones used in the lateral tests in Article
subjected to the impact tests described in Articles 16.2 18.2.1, at a point 550mm from the front wheel axis.
and 16.3 further frontal and side impact tests and roll The centre of area of the pad must pass through the plane
structure tests must be carried out. mentioned above and the mid point of the height of the structure
at the relevant section. After 30 seconds of application, there
18.1.9 Any significant modification introduced into any of the must be no failure of the structure or of any attachment between
structures tested shall require that part to pass a further the structure and the survival cell.
test.
18.6 Side intrusion test
18.2 Survival cell side tests : 18.6.1 The test must be carried out in accordance with FIA Test
18.2.1 For test 1, referred to in Article 15.5.4, pads 100mm long Procedure 02/00, in the presence of an FIA technical
and 300mm high, which conform to the shape of the delegate and by using measuring equipment which has
survival cell, must be placed against the outermost sides been calibrated to the satisfaction of the FIA technical
of the survival cell with the lower edge of the pad at the delegate. A copy of the test procedure may be found
lowest part of the survival cell at that section. in the Appendix to these regulations.
A constant transverse horizontal load of 25.0kN will be
applied and, under the load, there must be no structural 18.6.2 The test panel must be 500mm x 500mm and will be
failure of the inner or outer surfaces of the survival. tested by forcing a rigid truncated cone through the
On every survival cell tested after that one, the same centre of the panel at a rate of 2mm (+/-1mm) per
tests must be carried out but with a load of only 20.0kN. second until the displacement exceeds 150mm.
During the tests, on deflections greater than 3.0mm only, During the first 100mm of displacement the load must
the deflection across the inner surfaces must not exceed exceed 150kN and the energy absorption must exceed
120% of the deflection obtained at 20.0kN load during 6000J. There must be no damage to the fixture or border
the first test. before these requirements have been met.

18.2.2 For test 2), referred to in Article 15.5.4, pads 200mm in 18.7 Rear impact structure push off test :
diameter which conform to the shape of the survival cell, During the test the gearbox and the structure must be solidly
must be placed against the outermost sides of the fixed to the ground but not in a way that could increase the
survival cell. strength of the attachments being tested.
The centre of the pads must pass through the plane A constant transversal horizontal load of 40kN must then be
mentioned above and the mid point of the height of the applied to one side of the impact absorbing structure, using a
structure at that section. pad identical to the ones used in the lateral tests in Article
18.2.1, at a point 300mm from the rear wheel axis.
A constant transverse horizontal load of 30.0kN will be
applied to the pads and, under the load, there must be The centre of area of the pad must pass through the plane
no structural failure of the inner or outer surfaces of the mentioned above and the mid point of the height of the structure
survival cell and the total deflection must not exceed at the relevant section. After 30 seconds of application, there
15mm. must be no failure of the structure or of any attachment between
the structure and the gearbox.
18.2.3 For test 3), referred to in Article 15.5.4, pads 200mm in
diameter which conform to the shape of the survival cell, ARTICLE 19 : FUEL
must be placed against the outermost sides of the
survival cell. 19.1 Purpose of Article 19 :
The centre of the pads must be located 350mm above 19.1.1 The purpose of this Article is to ensure that the fuel used
the reference plane and on the vertical plane mentioned in Formula One is petrol as this term is generally
in Article 15.5.4. understood.
A constant transverse horizontal load of 30.0kN will be
applied to the pads and, under the load, there must be 19.1.2 The detailed requirements of this Article are intended to
no structural failure of the inner or outer surfaces of the ensure the use of fuels which are predominantly
survival cell and the total deflection must not exceed composed of compounds normally found in commercial
15mm. fuels and to prohibit the use of specific power-boosting
chemical compounds. Acceptable compounds and
18.3 Fuel tank floor test : compound classes are defined in 19.2 and 19.4.4. In
addition, to cover the presence of low level
impurities, the sum of components lying outside the
 19.2 and 19.4.4 definitions are limited to 1% max m/m In addition, the fuel must contain no substance which is
of the total fuel. capable of exothermic reaction in the absence of
external oxygen.
19.1.3 Any petrol which appears to have been formulated in
order to subvert the purpose of this regulation will be 19.4.2 The total of individual hydrocarbon components present
deemed to be outside it. at concentrations of less than 5%m/m must be at least
30% m/m of the fuel.
19.2 Definitions :
Paraffins - straight chain and branched alkanes. 19.4.3 The total concentration of each hydrocarbon group in the
Olefins - straight chain and branched mono- total fuel sample (defined by carbon number and
olefins and di-olefins. hydrocarbon type), must not exceed the limits given in
- Monocyclic mono-olefins (with five or the table below:
more carbon atoms in the ring) with or Non Unas
% m/m C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9+
without paraffinic side chains. PONA* signed
Di-olefins - straight chain or branched or Paraffins 10 30 25 25 55 20 -
monocyclic or bicyclic or tricyclic Naphtenes - 5 10 10 10 10 -
hydrocarbons (with five or more Olefins 5 20 20 15 10 10 -
carbon atoms in any ring) with or Aromatics - - 1,2 35 35 30 -
without paraffinic side chains, Maximum 15 40 45 50 60 45 1 5
containing two double bonds per
molecule. * Non PONA are components not meeting definitions in 19.2
Naphthenes - monocyclic alkanes (with five or more and 19.4.4
carbon atoms in the ring) with or For the purposes of this table, a gas chromatographic technique
without paraffinic side chains. must be employed which can classify hydrocarbons in the total
Aromatics - monocyclic and bicyclic aromatic rings fuel sample such that all those identified are allocated to the
with or without paraffinic or olefinic appropriate cell of the table. Compounds present at
side chains and/or fused naphthenic concentrations below 0.1% by mass may be deemed
rings. Only one double bond may be unassigned, except that it is the responsibility of the fuel
present outside the aromatic ring. approval laboratory to ensure that components representing
Fused naphthenic rings must meet at least 95% by mass of the total fuel are assigned.
the naphthene definition above.
Oxygenates - specified organic compounds
containing oxygen. which cannot be allocated to a particular cell may be ignored.
19.3 Properties : The sum of the non PONA and unassigned hydrocarbons must
The only fuel permitted is petrol having the following not exceed 5.0% by mass of the total fuel sample.
characteristics:
Property Units Min Max Test Method 19.4.4 The only oxygenates permitted are :
RON 95.0 102.0 ASTM D 2699-86 Methanol (MeOH)
MON 85.0 ASTM D 2700-86 Ethanol (EtOH)
Oxygen %m/m 2.7 Elemental Analysis Iso-propyl alcohol (IPA)
Nitrogen %m/m 0.2 ASTM D 3228 Iso-butyl alcohol (IBA)
Benzene %v/v 1.0 EN 238 Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE)
RVP hPa 450 600 ASTM D 323 Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (ETBE)
Lead g/l 0.005 ASTM D 3237 Tertiary Amyl Methyl Ether (TAME)
Density Di-Isopropyl Ether (DIPE)
at 15°C kg/m³ 720.0 775.0 ASTM D 4052 n-Propyl alcohol (NPA)
Oxidation Tertiary Butyl Alcohol (TBA)
stability minutes 360 ASTM D 525 n-Butyl Alcohol (NBA)
Existent gum mg/100ml 5.0 EN 26246 Secondary Butyl Alcohol (SBA)
Sulphur mg/kg 50 EN-ISO/DIS 14596 Compounds normally found as impurities in any of the
Copper above oxygenates are permitted at concentrations below
corrosion rating C1 ISO 2160 0.8% m/m of the total petrol sample.
Electrical
Conductivity pS/m 200 ASTM D 2624
19.4.5 Manganese based additives are not permitted
Distillation characteristics :
19.5 Air :
At E70°C %v/v 20.0 48.0 ISO 3405
Only ambient air may be mixed with the fuel as an oxidant.
At E100°C %v/v 46.0 71.0 ISO 3405
At E150°C %v/v 75.0 ISO 3405
Final Boiling Point °C 210 ISO 3405 19.6 Safety :
Residue %v/v 2.0 ISO 3405 19.6.1 Manganese based additives are not permitted.
The fuel will be accepted or rejected according to ASTM D 3244
with a confidence limit of 95% 19.6.2 All competitors must be in possession of a Material
Safety Data Sheet for each type of petrol used. This
19.4 Composition of the fuel : sheet must be made out in accordance with EC Directive
19.4.1 The composition of the petrol must comply with the 93/112/EEC and all information contained therein strictly
adhered to.
detailed below:
Units Min Max Test Method
Aromatics %v/v 0* 35* ASTM D 1319 19.7 Fuel approval :
Olefins %v/v 0 18* ASTM D 1319 19.7.1 Before any fuel may be used in an Event, two separate
Total di-olefins %m/m 0 1 GCMS five litre samples, in suitable containers, must be
Total styrene and submitted to the FIA for analysis and approval.
alkyl derivatives %m/m 1 GCMS
19.7.2 No fuel may be used in an Event without prior written
*Values when corrected for fuel oxygenate content. approval of the FIA.

19.8 Sampling and testing at an Event:

19.8.1 All samples will be taken in accordance with FIA The final text for these regulations shall be the English version
Formula One fuel sampling procedure, a copy of which should any dispute arise over their interpretation.
may be found in the Appendix to these regulations.

19.8.2 Fuel samples taken during an Event will be checked for ARTICLE 22 : CHANGES FOR 2004
conformity by using densitometry and a gas
chromatographic technique which will compare the 22.1 Amendments to Article 11.4 :
sample taken with an approved fuel. Samples, which 11.4 Air ducts:
differ from the approved fuel in a manner consistent Air ducts for the purpose of cooling the front and rear brakes
with evaporative loss, will be considered to conform. shall not protrude beyond :
However, the FIA retains the right to subject the fuel - a plane parallel to the ground situated at a distance of
sample to further testing at an FIA approved 160mm above the horizontal centre line of the wheel ;
laboratory. - a plane parallel to the ground situated at a distance of
160mm below the horizontal centre line of the wheel ;
19.8.3 GC peak areas of the sample will be compared with - a vertical plane parallel to the inner face of the wheel rim
those obtained from the reference fuel. Increases in and displaced from it by 120mm toward the centre line of
any given peak area (relative to its adjacent peak the car.
areas) which are greater than 12%, or an absolute Furthermore, when viewed from the side the ducts must not
amount greater than 0.1% for compounds present at protrude forwards beyond the periphery of the tyre or backwards
concentrations below 0.8%, will be deemed not to beyond the wheel rim.
comply.
22.2 Amendments to Article 19.3
If a peak is detected in a fuel sample that was absent 19.3 Properties:
in the corresponding reference fuel, and its peak The only fuel permitted is petrol having the following
area represents more than 0.10% of the summed characteristics:
peak areas of the fuel, the fuel will be deemed not to Property Units Min Max Test Method
comply. RON 95.0 102.0 ASTM D 2699-86
MON 85.0 ASTM D 2700-86
Oxygen %m/m 2.7 Elemental Analysis
19.9 Amendments to Article 19 :
Nitrogen mg/kg 500 ASTM D 4629
19.9.1 The physical and compositional properties of the fuel
Benzene %v/v 1.0 EN 238
described in 19.3 and 19.4 incorporate the currently
RVP hPa 450 600 ASTM D 323
known limits for 2000, as laid out in European Fuels
Lead g/l 0.005 ASTM D 3237
Directive 98/70/EC (13 October 1998).
Density
at 15°C kg/m³ 720.0 775.0 ASTM D 4052
19.9.2 When the Final Directive, as defined by the FIA, is
Oxidation
adopted for 2005 (or such other date as the Directive
Stability minutes 360 ASTM D 525
may specify), the new values will replace those being
Existent gum mg/100ml 5.0 EN 26246
used in 19.3 and 19.4 no later than one year after the
Sulphur mg/kg 10 ASTM D 5453
figures are known.
Copper
corrosion rating C1 ISO 2160
ARTICLE 20 : TELEVISION CAMERAS
Electrical
conductivity pS/m 200 ASTM D 2624
20.1 Presence of cameras and camera housings :
All cars must be fitted with either two cameras, two camera Distillation characteristics:
housings or one of each at all times throughout the Event. At E70°C %v/v 20.0 48.0 ISO 3405
At E100°C %v/v 46.0 71.0 ISO 3405
20.2 Location of camera housings : At E150°C %v/v 75.0 ISO 3405
Camera housings, when used, must be fitted in the same Final Boiling Point °C 210 ISO 3405
location as cameras. Details concerning the size and weight Residue %v/v 2.0 ISO 3405
of all camera housings may be found in the Appendix to
these regulations. The fuel will be accepted or rejected according to ASTM D 3244
with a confidence limit of 95%.
20.3 Location and fitting of camera equipment :
20.3.1 All cars must be equipped with five positions in which
cameras or camera housings can be fitted. Referring to
Drawing 6, all cars must carry a camera or camera ARTICLE 23 : CHANGES FOR 2005
housing in position 4, the position of the remaining
camera or camera housing will be determined by the FIA 22.1 Amendments to Article 6.2.1 :
after consultation with the relevant Competitor. 6.2.1 All apertures in the fuel tank must be closed by hatches
Once positions are determined in the above manner, any or fittings which are secured to metallic or composite bolt
decision as to whether a camera or camera housing is rings bonded to the inside of the bladder. The total area
fitted in those positions will rest solely with the relevant of any such hatches or fittings which are in contact
Competitor. with the fuel may not exceed 30000mm².
Bolt hole edges must be no less than 5mm from the
20.3.2 Any camera or dummy camera fitted in positions 1, 2 or edge of the bolt ring, hatch or fitting.
3 shown in Drawing 6 must be mounted in order that its
major axis does not subtend an angle greater than 5° to 22.2 Amendments to Article 17.1 :
the reference plane. 17.1 Conditions applicable to both roll structure tests :
17.1.1 Rubber 3mm thick may be used between the load pads
20.4 Transponders : and the roll structure.
All cars must be fitted with a timing transponder supplied by the 17.1.2 Both peak loads must be applied in less than three
officially appointed timekeepers. This transponder must be fitted minutes and be maintained for 10 seconds.
in strict accordance with the instructions detailed in the 17.1.3 Under the load, deformation must be less than 50mm,
Appendix to these regulations. measured along the loading axis and any structural
failure limited to 100mm below the top of the rollover
ARTICLE 21 : FINAL TEXT structure when measured vertically.
17.1.4 Any significant modification introduced into any of the 23.3 Amendments to Article 18.6 :
structures tested shall require that part to pass a further 18.6 Side intrusion test
test. 18.6.1 The test must be carried out in accordance with FIA Test
Procedure 02/00, in the presence of an FIA technical
delegate and by using measuring equipment which has
been calibrated to the satisfaction of the FIA technical
delegate.

18.6.2 The test panel must be 600mm x 600mm and will be

tested by forcing a rigid truncated cone through the
centre of the panel at a rate of 2mm (+/-1mm) per
second until the displacement exceeds 150mm.
During the first 100mm of displacement the load must
exceed 200kN, the energy absorption must exceed
8000J and there must be no damage to the fixture
before these requirements have been met.