Article C5.2.10
ERS-K Harvesting Limits
Technical Regulations
Article C5.2.10
ERS-K Harvesting Limits
Chapter: C5
In Simple Terms
F1 cars can harvest a maximum of 8.5 megajoules of energy per lap from their braking system (ERS-K). The FIA can reduce this limit to 8MJ or 5MJ if needed, and teams can harvest an extra 0.5MJ under certain special conditions.
- Standard ERS-K harvesting limit is 8.5MJ per lap
- FIA can reduce the limit to 8MJ or 5MJ based on their determination
- Up to 0.5MJ additional energy can be harvested under specified conditions
- This energy comes from the car's braking system during each lap
Official FIA Text
Energy harvested by ERS-K must not exceed 8.5MJ in each lap. May be reduced to 8MJ or 5MJ depending on FIA determination. Up to 0.5MJ additional energy may be harvested per lap under specified conditions.
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