Article 12C
Driver Cooling System
Technical Regulations
Article 12C
Driver Cooling System
Chapter: C14.6
In Simple Terms
This rule governs the driver cooling system in F1 cars, which keeps drivers comfortable during races by regulating their body temperature. The regulation covers all cooling components up to where they connect to the driver's personal equipment (like cooling suits), and includes the pipes that run between different parts of the cooling system.
- Covers all driver cooling system components up to the connection point with driver's personal equipment
- Includes pipe runs between various sub-assemblies of the cooling system
- All cooling components must be declared under Article 4.6.b.ii regulations
- Ensures standardization and safety of driver cooling technology in F1
Official FIA Text
Driver cooling system up to the connector to the driver's personal equipment. All components declared under Article 4.6.b.ii. Driver's personal equipment. Pipe runs between sub-assemblies.
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