Deck Height minimum

In Simple Terms

F1 cars must have a minimum deck height of 168mm, which refers to the lowest point of the car's floor. This rule ensures cars maintain a certain ground clearance for safety and competitive fairness, preventing teams from running their cars too low to the ground.

• Deck height is measured at the lowest point of the car's floor/chassis
• Minimum allowed height is 168mm from the ground
• This prevents teams from gaining unfair aerodynamic advantages by running excessively low
• Violations are checked during technical inspections at races