Article 2.1.3
Non-Obligation to Supply
Technical Regulations
Article 2.1.3
Non-Obligation to Supply
Chapter: SECTION C: TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
In Simple Terms
Fuel and oil suppliers aren't forced to supply F1 teams if they don't want to. However, if the FIA invites a supplier to participate and they don't agree within 30 days, the FIA can ban them from F1.
- Suppliers have the choice to supply fuel and engine oil or not - there's no obligation
- The FIA can refuse participation from any supplier who doesn't sign the non-assertion agreement within 30 days of being invited
- This gives the FIA control over who participates as official suppliers in the sport
Official FIA Text
Prospective Supplier Non-Assert Agreement does not impose obligation to supply fuel/engine oil. FIA has right to refuse participation of Prospective Supplier not entering agreement within 30 days of invitation.
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