Component Definition

In Simple Terms

When the F1 regulations talk about a 'component,' they're not just referring to individual parts—they also mean complete assemblies or groups of parts working together as a unit. This means a single assembled system (like a complete gearbox or suspension assembly) counts as one component under the rules.

• Components can refer to individual parts or complete assembled units
• Complete assemblies are treated with the same regulatory weight as single components
• This definition clarifies that grouped parts functioning together are regulated as a single entity