Fuel Management During Reconnaissance Lap

In Simple Terms

Once a car leaves the pit lane to do a reconnaissance lap (practice run before the actual session), the team cannot add fuel to it or remove fuel from it until the session officially ends. This ensures fair competition by preventing teams from strategically adjusting fuel loads during these practice laps.

• Fuel cannot be added to or removed from the car after it leaves the pit lane for reconnaissance laps
• This restriction remains in place until the official end-of-session signal is given
• The rule applies to all reconnaissance laps permitted under Article B5.2
• Teams must plan their fuel strategy before the car leaves the pit lane