Oil and coolant lines - leakage prevention

In Simple Terms

F1 cars must have their oil and coolant pipes installed so that if they leak, the fluid doesn't pool inside the driver's cockpit. This is a safety rule to prevent drivers from being exposed to hot fluids during a race.

• All fluid lines (oil and coolant) must be fitted to prevent leakage from accumulating in the cockpit area
• The rule focuses on safety by protecting drivers from exposure to hot or harmful fluids
• Teams must design their pipe routing and connections to ensure any leaks flow away from the driver's compartment
• This is a technical compliance requirement that's checked during car inspections