Article B11.5.1
THC - Car Specification
Sporting Regulations
Article B11.5.1
THC - Car Specification
Chapter: B11.5
In Simple Terms
Teams can only conduct THC (Tyre Heat Control) on cars that meet the current technical regulations for that season. You can't use outdated or modified car designs to test tire heating procedures.
- THC procedures must use cars built to current specification
- Teams cannot use older or non-compliant car designs for THC
- This ensures fair and standardized tire testing across all teams
Official FIA Text
THC may only be carried out with Cars constructed to the specification of the period.
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