Article C3.13.2

Antennae and Pitot Tubes

Technical Regulations

Article C3.13.2

FIA Source

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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