Article C5.13.7
Regulatory torque sensors
Technical Regulations
Article C5.13.7
Regulatory torque sensors
Chapter: C5
In Simple Terms
F1 cars must have special sensors installed to measure how much power the main engine and the energy recovery system (MGU-K) are producing. These sensors help the FIA monitor and verify that teams are staying within the legal power limits.
- Torque sensors measure the output power from both the Power Unit engine and the MGU-K energy recovery system
- These are official FIA sensors, not team-built sensors
- The data helps ensure teams comply with power unit regulations
- Sensors provide real-time monitoring during races and testing
Official FIA Text
Regulatory torque sensors must be fitted to measure the PU torque output and the MGU-K torque output.
torque sensorspower unitmgu-kengine outputenergy recovery
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