Article C17.5.5
FIA Open Source Component Licence
Technical Regulations
Article C17.5.5
FIA Open Source Component Licence
Chapter: C17
In Simple Terms
F1 teams must agree to the FIA's Open Source Component Licence (FOSCL) before they can access certain servers or use specific licensed software and technology. Think of it as teams signing a legal agreement that allows them to use shared F1 technology while following FIA rules.
- Teams must be bound by the FIA Open Source Component Licence to access regulated servers
- The FOSCL is provided and controlled by the FIA
- Teams cannot exercise licence rights without accepting the FOSCL terms
- This ensures standardized technology compliance across all teams
Official FIA Text
F1 Team may only access server or exercise licence rights if bound by terms of FIA Open Source Component Licence (FOSCL) provided by FIA.
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