Article C13.1.3
Impact Test Procedures
Technical Regulations
Article C13.1.3
Impact Test Procedures
Chapter: C13
In Simple Terms
When F1 teams test how well their cars handle impacts (like crash testing), they must follow official FIA procedures. An FIA official must be present to watch, and all the measuring equipment used has to be checked and approved by that official first.
- Impact tests must follow the official FIA Test Procedure 01/00 standard
- An FIA technical delegate must be present during all impact testing
- All measuring equipment must be calibrated and approved by the FIA delegate
- This ensures consistent, fair, and accurate safety testing across all teams
Official FIA Text
All impact tests must be carried out in accordance with FIA Test Procedure 01/00, in the presence of an FIA technical delegate and by using measuring equipment which has been calibrated to the satisfaction of the FIA technical delegate.
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