Article B11.4
Provisions for TMC
Sporting Regulations
Article B11.4
Provisions for TMC
Chapter: B
In Simple Terms
TMC (Test/Marketing Cars) are special F1 cars that teams can run with minimal changes to test new tyres or components for upcoming seasons. These cars can only run for a maximum of nine hours per day between 9 AM and 7 PM, and must follow all safety procedures including red flag rules and fuel handling regulations.
- TMC cars are limited to minimal modifications only
- Used exclusively for testing tyres and components for future championships
- Maximum running time is 9 hours daily between 09:00-19:00
- Must comply with red flag procedures and fuel handling provisions
Official FIA Text
TMC cars limited to minimal modifications for testing development tyres or components for future championships. Running maximum nine hours between 09:00 and 19:00. Red flag procedures and fuel handling provisions must be respected.
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