Article C12.3.1
Survival Cell Intrusion Specification
Technical Regulations
Article C12.3.1
Survival Cell Intrusion Specification
Chapter: C12
In Simple Terms
The sides and bottom of the car's survival cell (the protective cockpit area) must have special protective structures to prevent objects from piercing through during crashes. This protection is crucial for keeping the driver safe and preventing damage to the fuel tank.
- Sides of the survival cell must meet specific intrusion protection standards
- Lower surfaces (bottom) of the survival cell must also comply with intrusion requirements
- Protection is designed to shield both the driver and the fuel bladder from impact damage
- These are structural safety requirements, not optional design elements
Official FIA Text
Sides and lower surfaces of Survival Cell must comply with intrusion protection requirements to protect driver and fuel bladder in case of impact.
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