Article B1.6.5
General Safety - Car Safety Lights
Sporting Regulations
Article B1.6.5
General Safety - Car Safety Lights
Chapter: ARTICLE B1: ORGANISATION OF A COMPETITION
In Simple Terms
When F1 cars leave the pit lane in wet or intermediate tire conditions, their rear safety lights must be working properly. The side lights are mandatory, while the center rear light can be controlled at the Race Director's discretion. This ensures other cars can see each other safely during poor visibility conditions.
- Rear lights are required when using intermediate or wet tires
- Both lateral (side) lights must function when exiting the pit lane
- Central rear light functionality is at Race Director's discretion
- Lights must be operational before the car leaves the pit lane
Official FIA Text
Rear lights illuminated with intermediate/wet tyres. Lights must work when leaving Pit Lane. Lateral lights must work when leaving Pit Lane. Race Director discretion on central rear light functionality.
safety lightsrear lightspit lanewet tyresintermediate tyres
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