Article B5.1.6
Car Assistance Outside Pit Lane
Sporting Regulations
Article B5.1.6
Car Assistance Outside Pit Lane
Chapter: B5
In Simple Terms
If your car breaks down anywhere outside the pit lane during a race and mechanics physically push it to get it moving again, you could be disqualified from that race. There are only a couple of specific exceptions to this rule.
- Breaking down outside the pit lane and receiving physical help to rejoin is a serious offense
- The penalty is disqualification from the race, not just a time penalty
- There are limited exceptions under Articles B1.6.4d and B5.14 where assistance is allowed
- This rule only applies during races (TTCS), not practice or qualifying
Official FIA Text
Except for the circumstances described in Article B1.6.4d or Article B5.14, any driver whose Car stops in any area other than the Pit Lane during a TTCS and receives physical assistance resulting in the Car re-joining may be disqualified from that TTCS.
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