Article C12.7

Front Floor Structure

Technical Regulations

Article C12.7

FIA Source

Front Floor Structure

Chapter: C12

In Simple Terms

Cars must have a protective structure called the Front Floor Structure mounted underneath the main safety cell. This part is designed to absorb impact energy if the car hits the ground, and it should only break or deform during such collisions, not during normal racing.

  • The Front Floor Structure is a mandatory safety component fitted below the Survival Cell
  • It must be securely attached to the Survival Cell to function properly
  • It's engineered to deform only during ground impacts, protecting the driver and car
  • It helps dissipate energy from crashes and prevent the chassis from being damaged
Official FIA Text

Below the Survival Cell, a structure, called Front Floor Structure must be fitted. The Front Floor Structure must be securely mounted to the Survival Cell and must only deform in the event of an impact with the ground.

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