Article C17.5.4

OSC/OSCNT License Grant

Technical Regulations

Article C17.5.4

FIA Source

OSC/OSCNT License Grant

Chapter: C17

In Simple Terms

When an F1 team creates or modifies a part or design in the open-source categories (OSC or OSCNT), they must allow all other teams to freely use and modify that design without paying royalties. This means the innovation is shared across the entire grid, promoting equality and reducing costs.

  • Teams must share OSC/OSCNT designs with all competitors at no cost
  • Other teams can use and modify shared designs freely
  • The license is irrevocable and worldwide
  • This applies whenever a team creates or modifies open-source regulated components
Official FIA Text

F1 Team creating or modifying OSC or OSCNT grants irrevocable, royalty-free, non-exclusive, worldwide licence to all other F1 Teams to use and modify Intellectual Property in OSC or OSCNT or Design Specifications.

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