Article C3.8.3
Rear Bodywork Assembly
Technical Regulations
Article C3.8.3
Rear Bodywork Assembly
Chapter: C3
In Simple Terms
The rear bodywork of an F1 car (the sidepods and engine cover) must form one continuous, solid shape with no gaps, overlaps, or disconnected sections. Think of it like clay that's been molded into one unified piece rather than separate parts stuck together.
- The sidepods and engine cover combine to create the rear bodywork assembly
- Must be a single, simply connected volume with no separate or floating sections
- Cannot have overlapping regions - parts cannot occupy the same space
- Once fully defined, the shape must be valid and properly connected
Official FIA Text
Rear Bodywork Assembly results from the Trim and Combination of Sidepod and Engine Cover. Once fully defined, it must be a single, simply connected volume, with no overlapping regions.
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