Conformity with the power unit homologation dossier
Article 5
Conformity with the power unit homologation dossier
Chapter: APPENDIX C5: HOMOLOGATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF POWER UNITS, FUEL AND OIL FOR 2026-2030
In Simple Terms
F1 engines must be built in a way that allows the FIA to put official seals on them for inspection. The engine manufacturer and teams using that engine must prove to the FIA at any time that their engine matches the original approved design specification.
- Power units must be designed to allow FIA seals to be fitted for verification purposes
- Both engine manufacturers and teams must cooperate fully with FIA technical inspections
- Teams must demonstrate engine conformity with the homologation dossier whenever the FIA requests it
- The FIA has absolute discretion to demand compliance checks at any competition
Official FIA Text
All Power Units must be delivered such that the seals required under Article B8.2.9 can be fitted. Both the Power Unit Manufacturer and users of a homologated Power Unit must take whatever steps are required at any time by the FIA Technical Department, in its absolute discretion, to demonstrate that a Power Unit used at a Competition is in conformity with the corresponding Power Unit homologation dossier.