Article C8.14.1
Test sensor installations
Technical Regulations
Article C8.14.1
Test sensor installations
Chapter: C8
In Simple Terms
Teams can install up to five special test sensors on their cars during Friday practice sessions (P1 and P2) that don't need to follow normal F1 technical rules. These sensors are allowed as long as they won't interfere with the car's safety crash tests.
- Maximum of 5 test sensors allowed per car
- Only permitted during P1 and P2 (Friday practice sessions)
- Sensors don't need to comply with standard F1 technical regulations (Article C3)
- Sensors must not affect impact/crash test integrity or performance
Official FIA Text
Each car may be equipped with a maximum of five test sensor installations which do not comply with Article C3, during P1 and P2, provided they could not materially affect impact tests.
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