Article B3.4.2
Covering of Components Alternative Format
Sporting Regulations
Article B3.4.2
Covering of Components Alternative Format
Chapter: ARTICLE B3: PROCEDURES DURING A COMPETITION
In Simple Terms
After Sprint Qualifying in Alternative Format races, teams must cover their cars and prepare them for FIA inspection seals within 2 hours. These seals can be removed 3 hours before the Sprint race starts, allowing teams time to work on their cars before the race begins.
- Cars must be covered and sealed within 2 hours of Sprint Qualifying ending
- FIA seals serve as official verification that cars haven't been illegally modified
- Seals can be removed 3 hours before the scheduled Sprint start time
- This rule applies specifically to Alternative Format Competition events
Official FIA Text
At Alternative Format Competition, within two hours of end of Sprint Qualifying all Cars used must be covered and ready for FIA seals. Seals may be removed three hours before scheduled sprint start.
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