Article C3.16.18

RIS Outlet Aperture

Technical Regulations

Article C3.16.18

FIA Source

RIS Outlet Aperture

Chapter: C3

In Simple Terms

Teams can have an opening on the rear wing's exhaust system (called the RIS outlet) to release air, but it's strictly limited in size to 3,250mm² maximum. This opening must be positioned in a specific location on the tail section and can only allow air to flow outward, not inward.

  • Maximum aperture area of 3,250mm² on the rear wing exhaust outlet
  • Located at a fixed horizontal position 760mm from a reference point on the car's rear
  • Upper edge must be at exactly 380mm height, with inner edge at the car's centerline
  • Only allows one-way airflow (efflux) - air can only exit, not enter
Official FIA Text

RIS Outlet aperture within [15, 60, 170] RV on Tail, maximum 3250mm² area, efflux only, RV rearmost face at XDIF = 760, upper edge at Z = 380, inner edge at Y = 0.

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