Article C8.14.3
Ride height adjustment prohibition
Technical Regulations
Article C8.14.3
Ride height adjustment prohibition
Chapter: C8
In Simple Terms
During testing, F1 teams cannot use any special systems or devices to change their car's ride height unless those systems follow the official F1 technical rules. This rule ensures fair competition and prevents teams from using prohibited modifications that wouldn't be allowed in actual races.
- Teams are prohibited from using any ride height adjustment systems during testing that don't comply with Article C10 technical regulations
- This applies specifically to testing sessions, ensuring teams don't develop illegal modifications away from race scrutiny
- Article C10 defines what ride height adjustment methods are officially permitted in F1
- The prohibition covers any device or system, not just active suspension or specific technologies
Official FIA Text
The use in testing of any system designed to adjust the ride height of the car in a way that is not compliant with Article C10 is prohibited.
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