Article C3.16.8

Floor Auxiliary Aperture

Technical Regulations

Article C3.16.8

FIA Source

Floor Auxiliary Aperture

Chapter: C3

In Simple Terms

Teams are allowed one small opening in the floor of their car, located in a specific area, that can only allow air to flow upward into the car. This opening cannot be larger than a postcard and must be positioned in the front portion of the floor.

  • Maximum one auxiliary aperture permitted per car
  • Opening limited to 1500mm² (roughly the size of a postcard)
  • One-way flow only - air can only enter the car, not exit
  • Must be located in the front half of the floor, above a minimum height threshold
Official FIA Text

Floor Auxiliary aperture within [10, 80, 80] RV on Floor, maximum 1500mm² area, influx only, must lie above Z = 100 and forward of XF = 950.

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