Reverse Engineering Prohibition

In Simple Terms

Teams cannot copy other teams' car designs by taking photos, 3D scans, or using other imaging technology to recreate them. The FIA investigates if a design's similarity to another team's car comes from illegal copying or from teams independently developing the same idea.

• Teams are prohibited from using photographs, stereophotogrammetry, 3D cameras, or surface scanning to reverse engineer competitor designs
• The FIA has the authority to determine whether design similarities result from reverse engineering or legitimate independent development
• This rule applies specifically to LTC (Low Total Cost) car components and design procedures
• The regulation aims to protect innovation and prevent teams from gaining unfair advantages through copying