Minimum Mass for ES Main Enclosure

In Simple Terms

F1 teams must ensure their Energy Store (battery) main enclosure weighs at least 35 kilograms. This minimum weight requirement helps ensure safety and fairness by preventing teams from making the battery housing dangerously light or fragile.

• The ES Main Enclosure (battery housing) has a minimum weight requirement of 35.0kg
• This rule applies to the Power Unit mass group elements as defined in the technical regulations
• Teams must follow a specific testing procedure documented in FIA technical guidelines to verify compliance
• The weight requirement ensures structural integrity and safety of the energy storage system