Article B1.6.8
General Safety - Team Members in Signalling Area
Sporting Regulations
Article B1.6.8
General Safety - Team Members in Signalling Area
Chapter: ARTICLE B1: ORGANISATION OF A COMPETITION
In Simple Terms
Each F1 team can have a maximum of 12 people in the signalling area (the pit lane section where they communicate with their driver) during all racing events. This includes practice sessions, qualifying, sprint races, and the main race. The rule keeps the pit lane organized and safe.
- Maximum of 12 team members allowed in the signalling area per team
- Applies to all session types: practice, qualifying, sprint qualifying, sprint, and race
- The signalling area is the designated pit lane zone for team-to-driver communication
- Rule maintains pit lane safety and operational standards
Official FIA Text
Only twelve team members per Competitor permitted in signalling area during practice, qualifying, sprint qualifying, sprint session and Race.
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