Article 85

PU and spares for all Competitions in F1 World Championship plus 5000 km testing

Technical Regulations

Article 85

FIA Source

PU and spares for all Competitions in F1 World Championship plus 5000 km testing

Chapter: Appendix C5

In Simple Terms

Teams are allowed to have Power Units and spare parts for use during all championship races, practice sessions, and testing. Teams can test their current cars for up to 5000 kilometers total per calendar year without penalty.

  • Teams can use Power Units and spare elements during all official F1 competitions and championship events
  • Spare Power Unit components and ancillaries are permitted for competitive use
  • Testing of current cars is limited to a maximum of 5000 km per calendar year
  • This allocation covers races, testing sessions, driver evaluation, and promotional events
Official FIA Text

Power Units and spare Power Unit elements, ancillaries and components necessary for use by F1 Team during all Competitions in Championship, Testing of Current Cars, DE and PE with maximum 5000 km per calendar year.

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