Article B1.1.7
General Principles & Provisions - Track Grip Alteration
Sporting Regulations
Article B1.1.7
General Principles & Provisions - Track Grip Alteration
Chapter: ARTICLE B1: ORGANISATION OF A COMPETITION
In Simple Terms
Teams cannot artificially change how slippery or grippy the track is. The only way to affect track grip is by driving on it normally—no cleaning, treating, or modifying the surface is allowed.
- Teams cannot artificially alter track grip conditions
- The only permitted method to affect grip is through normal driving
- No cleaning, treating, or physical modification of track surface allowed
- Applies to all parts of the track surface
Official FIA Text
Competitors not permitted to attempt to alter grip of any part of track surface except by driving on it.
track gripsurface alterationartificial modificationtrack conditionscompetitive fairness
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