Article C3.13.2
Antennae and Pitot Tubes
Technical Regulations
Article C3.13.2
Antennae and Pitot Tubes
Chapter: C3
In Simple Terms
F1 cars can have antennae and pitot tubes (devices that measure air speed) mounted on the top of the car's survival cell in front of the cockpit. These are allowed to stick up above the front body of the car to function properly.
- Antennae and pitot tubes are permitted on the upper surface of the survival cell ahead of the cockpit opening
- These components are allowed to extend above the front body of the car (RV-BODY-FRONT)
- This exception is specific to the survival cell area and front cockpit region
Official FIA Text
Antennae and pitot tubes may be mounted on upper surface of Survival Cell ahead of Cockpit opening and may extend above RV-BODY-FRONT.
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