Engine Exhaust Outlets

In Simple Terms

F1 engines must route their exhaust gases out through outlets positioned on the outer edges of the cylinder head, away from the center of the V-shaped engine. This prevents teams from using the engine's center as an exhaust path, which would be unfair and could create aerodynamic advantages.

• Exhaust outlets must be positioned outboard of the cylinder bore centerline
• Exhaust gases cannot exit from within the V-center of the engine
• This rule applies specifically to the cylinder head exhaust paths
• The regulation ensures fair aerodynamic design and prevents performance loopholes