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Aston Martin drivers at risk of nerve damage due to engine vibrations!

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Technical Regulations

Article 5.1

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Power Unit Components

Chapter: Chapter I - Power Unit

In Simple Terms

F1 limits how many engine parts each driver can use per season to control costs. You get 3 of most components (engine, turbo, MGU-H, MGU-K) and 2 of others (battery, control electronics). Exceed these limits and you get grid penalties. Teams must balance performance versus reliability.

  • 3 engines (ICE) per season
  • 3 turbos, MGU-H, MGU-K per season
  • 2 energy stores and control electronics per season
  • Exceeding limits = grid penalties
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Each driver may use no more than 3 internal combustion engines (ICE), 3 motor generator units-heat (MGU-H), 3 turbochargers (TC), 3 motor generator units-kinetic (MGU-K), 2 energy stores (ES), 2 control electronics (CE) during the Championship.

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2026 Season Regulations
Technical Regulations

Article C5.20.3

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Battery Management System Requirements

Chapter: C5

In Simple Terms

Every F1 car's battery system must have a smart safety manager (BMS) that constantly watches for problems and can automatically reduce power or shut down the battery if something goes wrong. It also needs to keep all the individual battery cells balanced so they work evenly together.

  • The BMS acts as a safety guardian, detecting faults and protecting the battery from unsafe operation
  • If problems are detected, the system can reduce power output or completely shut down the ERS to prevent damage
  • The BMS must actively balance battery cells to minimize voltage differences between them for optimal performance
  • This ensures both driver safety and fair competition by preventing batteries from operating in dangerous conditions
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The ES must be equipped with a BMS which: a. Must detect internal faults and must trigger power reduction delivered from/to the battery or shutdown the ERS if it considers that the ES is operating unsafely. b. Must be capable of reducing the voltage dispersion between each cell to its minimal level.

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Sporting Regulations

Article B1.4.1

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Insurance - Third Party Coverage

Chapter: ARTICLE B1: ORGANISATION OF A COMPETITION

In Simple Terms

The race organizer (promoter) is legally required to purchase insurance that covers everyone involved in the race—drivers, teams, and all their staff. This protects everyone in case of accidents or injuries during the event.

  • The promoter must obtain third party liability insurance before the race
  • The insurance must cover all drivers, competitors, and their personnel
  • Coverage must comply with FIA (International Motorsports Federation) insurance standards
  • This is a mandatory requirement for hosting an F1 race
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Promoter must procure third party insurance covering all Competitors, their personnel and drivers in accordance with FIA requirements.

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