Gear Selection and Change Initiation

In Simple Terms

While the car is moving, drivers cannot change what the lowest gear available is. Each gear change must be deliberately selected by the driver and happens right away, unless the engine's over-rev protection system blocks it. The delay time between gear change attempts must stay consistent throughout the race.

• Minimum selectable gear cannot be changed while the car is in motion
• Each gear change requires a separate, intentional driver input
• Gear changes engage immediately unless over-rev protection prevents it
• De-bounce time (delay between gear change inputs) must remain fixed and consistent