Article 1.3.7
Sanctions, Criminal Conviction, and Reputation Requirements
Technical Regulations
Article 1.3.7
Sanctions, Criminal Conviction, and Reputation Requirements
Chapter: SECTION C: TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
In Simple Terms
F1 teams and their leaders must follow the law and maintain a good reputation. They cannot be on international sanction lists, have serious criminal convictions, or commit fraud and money laundering. Breaking this rule protects the sport's integrity and credibility.
- New teams and senior executives cannot be on EU or US sanction lists
- Criminal convictions for serious crimes like fraud, money laundering, terrorism, or racketeering are prohibited
- Team leadership must not damage the reputation of Power Unit manufacturers
- These requirements ensure F1 maintains ethical standards and legal compliance
Official FIA Text
New Customer Competitor and senior executives must not be listed in EU/US sanction lists, convicted of indictable criminal offence, fraud, money laundering, racketeering, terrorism, bankruptcy, or committed actions harming PU Manufacturer reputation.
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