Article 1.3.4

Warranty of No Conflicting Contracts

Technical Regulations

Article 1.3.4

FIA Source

Warranty of No Conflicting Contracts

Chapter: SECTION C: TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

In Simple Terms

When a new team joins F1 with a power unit supplier, they must promise they don't have any other deals with competing engine manufacturers. If they do have conflicting agreements, they need to cancel them before the contract period starts.

  • New teams must exclusively commit to their chosen power unit supplier
  • Any existing contracts or options with rival engine manufacturers must be terminated
  • This warranty applies for the entire contract period with the power unit supplier
  • Teams cannot have competing manufacturer agreements in place
Official FIA Text

New Customer Competitor warrants no binding contracts or options with another PU manufacturer. Must terminate any conflicting contracts or options for the contract period.

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