Fuel Sampling at Competition

In Simple Terms

The FIA takes fuel samples from F1 cars during competitions to ensure the fuel meets the official specifications and rules. This is done following a specific documented procedure to maintain fair competition and technical compliance.

• Fuel samples are collected at competitions to verify compliance with regulations
• Sampling follows the official FIA Formula One procedure documented in FIA-F1-DOC-C051
• Testing ensures all teams use fuel that meets the same technical standards
• This is a mandatory compliance check that applies to all competitors