Restriction on Automotive Manufacturer Status

In Simple Terms

A customer team (one that buys engines from a manufacturer rather than building their own) cannot be set up as a full automotive manufacturer just to compete in F1, unless the engine supplier agrees to it. This rule prevents teams from bypassing the rules by creating shell companies.

• Customer teams cannot establish themselves as automotive manufacturers without permission from their engine supplier
• This prevents teams from circumventing regulations by creating new manufacturer entities
• The power unit (engine) manufacturer must explicitly agree to any exceptions
• The rule applies to both the team and any affiliated companies