Piston pin diameter

In Simple Terms

The piston pin is a small metal rod that connects the piston to the connecting rod inside an F1 engine. The regulation specifies that this pin must have a diameter between 18.0 and 19.0mm to ensure consistency and prevent unfair performance advantages across all teams.

• Piston pin diameter must be between 18.0mm and 19.0mm
• The piston pin connects the piston to the connecting rod
• This specification ensures all teams use similar engine components
• Compliance is checked during technical inspections