Article C14.8

Driver's Drink System

Technical Regulations

Article C14.8

FIA Source

Driver's Drink System

Chapter: SECTION C: TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

In Simple Terms

Every F1 car must have a drink system that holds between 1 and 1.5 litres of liquid to keep the driver hydrated during the race. This system is mandatory and must be positioned in a specific location near the cockpit area of the car.

  • All F1 cars are required to have a driver drink system
  • The system must hold between 1.0 and 1.5 litres of fluid
  • The system must be located in a specific area of the car chassis (between XC=-1400 and XC=0)
Official FIA Text

Driver drink system capacity 1-1.5 litres, located between XC=-1400 and XC=0. Mandatory on all cars.

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