Last update 4 April 2000

SUMMARY

ARTICLE 1 : DEFINITIONS

1.1 Formula 3000 car
1.2 Automobile
1.3 Land vehicle
1.4 Bodywork
1.5 Wheel
1.6 Complete wheel
1.7 Automobile Make
1.8 Event
1.9 Weight
1.10 Racing Weight
1.11 Cubic Capacity
1.12 Supercharging
1.13 Sprung Suspension
1.14 Cockpit
1.15 Survival cell
1.16 Active suspension
1.17 Composite structure
1.18 Telemetry
1.19 Semi automatic gearbox
1.20 Cockpit padding
1.21 Camera
1.22 Camera housing

ARTICLE 2 : GENERAL PRINCIPLES

2.1 Role of the FIA
2.2 Publication date for amendments
2.3 Compliance with the regulations
2.4 Eligible cars
2.5 Measurements
2.6 Duty of Competitor
2.7 Technical passport

ARTICLE 3 : BODYWORK AND DIMENSIONS

3.1 Permitted changes to the original specification
3.2 Wheel centre line
3.3 Height measurements
3.4 Overall width
3.5 Width ahead of the rear wheel centre line
3.6 Width behind the rear wheel centre line
3.7 Overall height
3.8 Front bodywork height
3.9 Height in front of the rear wheels
3.10 Height between the rear wheels
3.11 Height behind the rear wheel centre line
3.12 Bodywork around the front wheels
3.13 Bodywork facing the ground
3.14 Skid block
3.15 Overhangs
3.16 Aerodynamic influence
3.17 Upper bodywork

ARTICLE 4 : WEIGHT

4.1 Minimum weight
4.2 Ballast
4.3 Adding during the race

ARTICLE 5 : ENGINE

5.1 Permitted changes to the original specification
5.2 Types of engine permitted
5.3 Exhaust system
5.4 Limitation of the engine rev speed
5.5 Temperature of the charge
5.6 Starting the engine
5.7 Telemetry

ARTICLE 6 : FUEL SYSTEM

6.1 Permitted changes to the original specification
6.2 Fuel tanks
6.3 Fittings and piping
6.4 Crushable structure
6.5 Tank fillers
6.6 Refuelling

ARTICLE 7 : OIL AND WATER SYSTEMS

7.1 Permitted changes to the original specification
7.2 Location of oil tanks
7.3 Longitudinal location of oil system
7.4 Catch tank
7.5 Transversal location of oil system
7.6 Oil replenishment
7.7 Oil and water lines

ARTICLE 8 : ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

8.1 Permitted changes to the original specification
8.2 Starter
8.3 Dashboard
8.4 Data acquisition systems
8.5 Driver radio
8.6 Accident data recorders

ARTICLE 9 : TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

9.1 Permitted changes to the original specification
9.2 Four wheel drive
9.3 Type of gearbox
9.4 Reverse gear
9.5 Traction control

ARTICLE 10 : SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS

10.1 Permitted changes to the original specification
10.2 Active suspension
10.3 Chromium plating
10.4 Sprung suspension
10.5 Suspension members
10.6 Steering
10.7 Suspension strength

ARTICLE 11 : BRAKE SYSTEM

11.1 Permitted changes to the original specification
11.2 Separate circuits
11.3 Brake discs
11.4 Brake calipers
11.5 Cooling of the brakes
11.6 Liquid cooling
11.7 Brake pressure modulation

ARTICLE 12 : WHEELS AND TYRES

12.1 Permitted changes to the original specification
12.2 Location
12.3 Dimensions
12.4 Wheel material
12.5 Maximum number of wheels
12.6 Number of tyres
12.7 Pressure control valves

ARTICLE 13 : COCKPIT

13.1 Permitted changes to the original specification
13.2 Cockpit opening
13.3 Steering wheel
13.4 Internal cross section

ARTICLE 14 : SAFETY EQUIPMENT

14.1 Permitted changes to the original specification
14.2 Fire extinguishers
14.3 Master switch
14.4 Rear view mirrors
14.5 Safety belts
14.6 Rear light
14.7 Headrest
14.8 Wheel retention

ARTICLE 15 : SAFETY STRUCTURES

15.1 Permitted changes to the original specification
15.2 Materials
15.3 Roll structures
15.4 Structure behind the driver
15.5 Survival cell specifications
15.6 Survival cell safety requirements

ARTICLE 16 : IMPACT TESTING

16.1 Conditions applicable to both impact tests
16.2 Frontal test
16.3 Steering column test

ARTICLE 17 : ROLL STRUCTURE TESTING

17.1 Conditions applicable to the roll structure test
17.2 Principal roll structure test

ARTICLE 18 : STATIC LOAD TESTING

18.1 Conditions applicable to all static tests
18.2 Survival cell side tests
18.3 Fuel tank floor test
18.4 Nose push off test

ARTICLE 19 : FUEL

19.1 Fuel
19.2 Air

ARTICLE 20 : TELEVISION CAMERAS

20.1 Presence of cameras and camera housings
20.2 Location of camera housings
20.3 Location of camera and equipment
20.4 Timing transponders

ARTICLE 21 : FINAL TEXT

ARTICLE 1 : DEFINITIONS

1.1 Formula 3000 cars :

Automobiles designed solely for speed races on circuits or closed courses and built by the FIA designated manufacturer to a specification laid down by the FIA.

1.2 Automobile :

Land vehicle running on at least four non-aligned complete wheels, of which at least two are for steering and at least two for propulsion.

1.3 Land vehicle :

A locomotive device propelled by its own means, moving by constantly taking real support on the earth's surface, of which the propulsion and steering are under the control of a driver aboard the vehicle.

1.4 Bodywork :

All entirely sprung parts of the car in contact with the external air stream, except the rollover structures and the parts definitely associated with the mechanical functioning of the engine, transmission and running gear. Airboxes and radiators are considered to be part of the bodywork.

1.5 Wheels :

Flange and rim.

1.6 Complete wheel :

Wheel and inflated tyre.

1.7 Automobile Make :

In the case of Formula racing cars, an automobile make is a complete car. When the car manufacturer fits an engine which it does not manufacture, the car shall be considered a hybrid and the name of the engine manufacturer shall be associated with that of the car manufacturer. The name of the car manufacturer must always precede that of the engine manufacturer. Should a hybrid car win a Championship Title, Cup or Trophy, this will be awarded to the manufacturer of the car.

1.8 Event :

An event shall consist of official practice and the race.

1.9 Weight :

Is the weight of the car with the driver, wearing his complete racing apparel, at all times during the event.

1.10 Racing weight :

Is the weight of the car in running order with the driver aboard and all fuel tanks full.

1.11 Cubic capacity :

The volume swept in the cylinders of the engine by the movement of the pistons. This volume shall be expressed in cubic centimetres. In calculating engine cubic capacity, the number Pi shall be 3.1416.

1.12 Supercharging :

Increasing the weight of the charge of the fuel/air mixture in the combustion chamber (over the weight induced by normal atmospheric pressure, ram effect and dynamic effects in the intake and/or exhaust system) by any means whatsoever. The injection of fuel under pressure is not considered to be supercharging.

1.13 Sprung suspension :

The means whereby all complete wheels are suspended from the body/chassis unit by a spring medium.

1.14 Cockpit :

The volume which accommodates the driver.

1.15 Survival cell :

A continuous closed structure containing the fuel tank and the cockpit.

1.16 Active suspension :

Any system which allows control of any part of the suspension or of the trim height when the car is moving.

1.17 Composite structure :

Non-homogenous materials which have a cross section comprising of either two skins bonded to each side of a core material or an assembly of plies which form one laminate.

1.18 Telemetry :

The transmission of data between a moving car and anyone connected with the entry of that car.

1.19 Semi automatic gearbox :

One which, when the driver calls for a gear change, takes over the control of one or more of the engine, clutch and gear selectors momentarily to enable the gear to be engaged.

1.20 Cockpit padding :

Non-structural parts placed within the cockpit for the sole purpose of improving driver comfort and safety. All such material must be qickly removable without the use of tools.

1.21 Camera :

Television cameras the dimensions of which are defined in Fig.6 of Appendix 1.

1.22 Camera housing :

A device which is identical in shape and weight to a camera and which is supplied by the relevant Competitor for fitting to his car in lieu of a camera.

ARTICLE 2 : GENERAL PRINCIPLES

2.1 Role of the FIA :

The following technical regulations for F3000 cars are issued by the FIA.

2.2 Publication date for amendments :

Each year, prior to October at the latest, the FIA will publish all changes to be made to these regulations which will normally take effect on the 1st January following their publication.

Changes which the FIA deem necessary for safety reasons and changes to the specification of the cars may be made without notice.

2.3 Compliance with the regulations :

All F3000 cars must comply with these regulations in their entirety at all times during an Event and during official tests described under Article 49 in the Sporting Regulations.

2.4 Eligible cars :

The only rolling chassis permitted are those supplied by the FIA designated F3000 car manufacturer. Once supplied, the rolling chassis may not be modified in any way whatsoever except where specifically permitted by these regulations or with the written permission of the FIA after consultation with the manufacturer. Any such modifications will only be permitted if they are deemed absolutely necessary after a problem has been clearly identified.

Furthermore, any components supplied as part of the rolling chassis which need to be replaced must be supplied by the FIA designated F3000 car manufacturer unless specifically authorised elsewhere in these regulations.

2.5 Measurements :

All measurements must be made while the car is stationary on a flat horizontal surface.

2.6 Duty of competitor :

It is the duty of each competitor to satisfy the FIA technical delegate and the Stewards of the Meeting that his F3000 car complies with these regulations in their entirety at all times during an Event.

2.7 Technical passport :

All competitors must be in possession of a technical passport for their car which will be issued by the relevant ASN and must accompany the car at all times.

No car will be permitted to take part in an Event unless the passport is available for inspection at initial scrutineering.

ARTICLE 3 : BODYWORK AND DIMENSIONS

3.1 Permitted changes to the original specification :

3.1.1 Front and rear wing angles may be changed using only the range of adjustment provided in the original specification.

3.1.2 Devices used to keep the space between the rear aerofoil sections constant may be used provided it is clear that this is their only purpose.

3.1.3 Bodywork may be painted.

3.2 Wheel centre line :

The centre line of any wheel shall be deemed to be half way between two straight edges, perpendicular to the surface on which the car is standing, placed against opposite sides of the complete wheel at the centre of the tyre tread.

3.3 Height measurements :

All height measurements will be taken vertically from the reference plane.

3.4 Overall width :

The overall width of the car, including complete wheels, must not exceed 203cm with the steered wheels in the straight ahead position.

3.5 Width ahead of the rear wheel centre line :

3.5.1 Bodywork width ahead of the rear wheel centre line must not exceed 140cm.

3.5.2 In order to prevent tyre damage to other cars, the top and forward edges of the lateral extremities of any bodywork forward of the front wheels must be at least 10mm thick with a radius of at least 5mm.

3.6 Width behind the rear wheel centre line :

Bodywork width behind the rear wheel centre line must not exceed 100cm.

3.7 Overall height :

No part of the bodywork may be more than 95cm above the reference plane.

3.8 Front bodywork height :

All bodywork situated forward of a point lying 30cm behind the front wheel centre line, and more than 25cm from the centre line of the car, must be no less than 5cm and no more than 25cm above the reference plane.

3.9 Height in front of the rear wheels :

No bodywork situated more than 30cm behind the front wheel centre line and more than 31cm forward of the rear wheel centre line, which is more than 60cm above the reference plane, may be more than 30cm from the centre line of the car.

3.10 Height between the rear wheels :

No bodywork situated between points lying 31cm forward of and 15cm behind the rear wheel centre line may be more than 60cm above the reference plane.

3.11 Height behind the rear wheel centre line :

Any part of the car more than 15cm behind the centre line of the rear wheels must not be more than 80cm above the reference plane.

No bodywork behind the centre line of the rear wheels, and more than 15cm each side of the longitudinal centre line of the car, may be less than 30cm above the reference plane.

Furthermore, any bodywork behind the rear wheel centre line which is more than 50cm above the reference plane, when projected to a plane perpendicular to the ground and the centre line of the car, must not occupy a surface greater than 70% of the area of a rectangle whose edges are 50cm either side of the car centre line and 50cm and 80cm above the reference plane.

3.12 Bodywork around the front wheels :

With the exception of brake cooling ducts, in plan view, there must be no bodywork in the area formed by two longitudinal lines parallel to and 40cm and 100cm from the car centre line and two transversal lines, one 35cm forward of and one 80cm behind the front wheel centre line.

3.13 Bodywork facing the ground :

3.13.1 All sprung parts of the car situated more than 30cm behind the front wheel centre line and more than 31cm forward of the rear wheel centre line, and which are visible from underneath, must form surfaces which lie on one of two parallel planes, the reference plane or the step plane. This does not apply to any parts of rear view mirrors which are visible, provided each of these areas does not exceed 90cm² when projected to a horizontal plane above the car. The step plane must be 50mm above the reference plane.

3.13.2 The surface formed by all parts lying on the reference plane must extend from a point lying 30cm behind the front wheel centre line to the centre line of the rear wheels, have minimum and maximum widths of 30cm and 50cm respectively and must be symmetrical about the centre line of the car.

3.13.3 The surface lying on the reference plane must be joined at its extremities to the surfaces lying on the step plane by a vertical transition. If there is no surface visible on the step plane vertically above any point around the extremity of the reference plane, this transition is not necessary.

3.13.4 The peripheries of the surfaces lying on the reference and step planes may be curved upwards with maximum radii of 25 and 50mm respectively. Where the vertical transition meets the surfaces on the step plane a radius, no greater than 25mm, is permitted.

A radius in this context will be considered as an arc applied perpendicular to the periphery and tangential to both surfaces.

The surface lying on the reference plane, the surfaces lying on the step plane and the vertical transitions between them, must first be fully defined before any radius can be applied or the skid block fitted. Any radius applied is still considered part of the relevant surface.

3.13.5 All parts lying on the reference and step planes, in addition to the transition between the two planes, must produce uniform, solid, hard, continuous, rigid (no degree of freedom in relation to the body/chassis unit), impervious surfaces under all circumstances.

Fully enclosed holes are permitted in these surfaces provided no part of the car is visible through them when viewed from directly below.

3.13.6 To help overcome any possible manufacturing problems, a tolerance of +/- 5mm is permissible across these surfaces.

3.13.7 All sprung parts of the car situated behind a point lying 31cm forward of the rear wheel centre line, which are visible from underneath and are more than 25cm from the centre line of the car, must be at least 50mm above the reference plane.

3.14 Skid block :

Beneath the surface formed by all parts lying on the reference plane, a rectangular skid block must be fitted. This skid block may comprise more than one piece but must :

a) extend longitudinally from a point lying 30cm behind the front wheel centre line to the centre line of the rear wheels.

b) be made from an homogeneous material with a specific gravity between 1.3 and 1.45.

c) have a width of 30cm with a tolerance of +/- 2mm.

d) have a thickness of 10mm with a tolerance of +/- 1mm.

e) have a uniform thickness when new.

f) have no holes or cut outs other than those necessary to attach it to the car or those which will be used to measure its thickness.

g) have six precisely placed holes in order that its thickness can be measured at any time. These holes must be 50mm in diameter and must be placed in the positions detailed in Fig.1 of Appendix 1.

In order to establish the conformity of the skid block after use, its thickness will only be measured in these holes.

h) have no more than ten fasteners, each with a maximum area of 20cm², which are flush with it's lower surface. Any other fasteners must be at least 1mm above it's lower surface.

i) be fixed symmetrically about the centre line of the car in such a way that no air may pass between it and the surface formed by the parts lying on the reference plane.

The lower edge of the periphery of this block may be chamfered at an angle of 30° to a depth of 8mm, the trailing edge however may be chamfered over a distance of 200mm to a depth of 8mm.

3.15 Overhangs :

No part of the car shall be more than 50cm behind the centre line of the rear wheels or more than 120cm in front of the centre line of the front wheels.

No part of the bodywork more than 20cm from the centre line of the car may be more than 90cm in front of the front wheel centre line.

All overhang measurements will be taken parallel to the reference plane.

3.16 Aerodynamic influence :

Any specific part of the car influencing its aerodynamic performance:

- Must comply with the rules relating to bodywork.

- Must be rigidly secured to the entirely sprung part of the car (rigidly secured means not having any degree of freedom).

- Must remain immobile in relation to the sprung part of the car.

Any device or construction that is designed to bridge the gap between the sprung part of the car and the ground is prohibited under all circumstances.

No part having an aerodynamic influence and no part of the bodywork, with the exception of the skid block in 3.14 above, may under any circumstances be located below the reference plane.

3.17 Upper bodywork :

The second rollover structure must be designed to provide a clearly visible unobstructed opening in order that a strap whose section measures 6cm x 3cm can pass through it to lift the car.

ARTICLE 4 : WEIGHT

4.1 Minimum weight :

The weight of the car must not be less than 635 kg.

4.2 Ballast :

Ballast can be used provided it is fitted in the place provided for this purpose and is secured in such a way that tools are required for its removal. It must be possible to fix seals if deemed necessary by the FIA technical delegate.

4.3 Adding during the race :

With the exception of nitrogen or compressed air, no substance may be added to the car during the race. If it becomes necessary to replace any part of the car during the race, the new part must not weigh any more than the original part.

ARTICLE 5 : ENGINE

5.1 Permitted changes to the original specification :

5.1.1 Rear exhaust mountings are free.

5.2 Type of engine permitted :

The only engines permitted are those supplied by the FIA designated F3000 engine supplier. Once supplied, the engine and ancillaries supplied with it may not be modified in any way whatsoever except with the written permission of the FIA after consultation with the engine supplier.

5.3 Exhaust system :

5.3.1 Variable length exhaust systems are forbidden.

5.3.2 Exhaust outlets must face rearwards .

5.4 Limitation of the engine rev speed :

5.4.1 Maximum crankshaft rotational speed is 9000rpm.

5.5 Temperature of the charge :

5.5.1 Any device, system, procedure, construction or design the purpose and/or effect of which is any decrease whatsoever of the temperature of the intake air and/or of the charge (air and/or fuel) of the engine is forbidden.

5.5.2 Internal and/or external spraying of water or any substance whatsoever is forbidden (other than fuel for the normal purpose of combustion in the engine).

5.6 Starting the engine :

A supplementary device temporarily connected to the car may only be used to start the engine in the pits or on the starting grid.

5.7 Telemetry :

The use of telemetry is forbidden.

ARTICLE 6 : FUEL SYSTEM

6.1 Permitted changes to the original specification :

6.1.1 Replacement fuel lines and fittings need not be supplied by the chassis manufacturer but must be to the same specification.

6.1.2 Heat shrink or fire sleeve protective coverings may be added to fuel lines.

6.1.3 Cork tank hatch gaskets may be replaced by those made from rubber.

6.2 Fuel tanks :

6.2.1 The fuel tank must be a single rubber bladder conforming to or exceeding the specifications of FIA/FT5-1999.

6.2.2 All the fuel stored on board the car must be situated between the front face of the engine and the driver's back when viewed in lateral projection.

Furthermore, no fuel can be stored more than 30cm forward of the highest point at which the driver's back makes contact with his seat.

However, a maximum of 2 litres of fuel may be kept outside the survival cell, but only that which is necessary for the normal running of the engine.

6.2.3 Fuel must not be stored more than 40cm from the longitudinal axis of the car.

6.2.4 The fuel bladder must be fitted with the fuel resistant polyurethane foam baffling with which it is supplied.

6.2.5 All rubber bladders must be made by manufacturers recognised by the FIA. In order to obtain the agreement of the FIA, the manufacturer must prove the compliance of his product with the specifications approved by the FIA. These manufacturers must undertake to deliver to their customers exclusively tanks complying with the approved standards.

A list of approved manufacturers is available from the FIA.

6.2.6 All rubber bladders shall be printed with the name of the manufacturer, the specifications to which the tank has been manufactured and the date of manufacture.

6.2.7 No rubber bladders shall be used more than 5 years after the date of manufacture, unless inspected and re-certified by the manufacturer for a period of up to another 2 years.

6.3 Fittings and piping :

6.3.1 All apertures in the fuel tank must be closed by hatches or fittings which are secured to metallic or composite bolt rings bonded to the inside of the bladder.

Bolt hole edges must be no less than 5mm from the edge of the bolt ring, hatch or fitting.

All hatches and fittings must be sealed with the gaskets or 'O' rings supplied with the tank.

6.3.2 All fuel lines between the fuel tank and the engine must have a self sealing breakaway valve. This valve must separate at less than 50% of the load required to break the fuel line fitting or to pull it out of the fuel tank.

6.3.3 No lines containing fuel may pass through the cockpit.

6.3.4 All lines must be fitted in such a way that any leakage cannot result in accumulation of fuel in the cockpit.

6.3.5 When flexible, all lines must have threaded connectors and an outer braid which is resistant to abrasion and flame.

6.3.6 All fuel lines must have a minimum burst pressure of 41 bar at the maximum operating temperature of 135C.

6.4 Crushable structure :

The fuel tank must be completely surrounded by a crushable structure, which is an integral part of the survival cell and must be able to withstand the loads required by the tests in Articles 18.2.1 and 18.3.

6.5 Tank fillers :

6.5.1 Fuel tank fillers must not protrude beyond the bodywork. Any breather pipe connecting the fuel tank to the atmosphere must be designed to avoid liquid leakage when the car is running and its outlet must not be less than 25cm from the cockpit opening.

All fuel tank fillers must be designed to ensure an efficient locking action which reduces the risk of accidental opening following a crash impact or incomplete locking after refuelling.

6.5.2 All cars must be fitted with a self sealing connector which can be used by the scrutineers to obtain fuel from the tank.

This connector must be the type approved by the FIA.

6.6 Refuelling :

6.6.1 Refuelling during the race is forbidden.

6.6.2 Refuelling the car on the grid may only be carried out by using an unpressurised container which is no more than 2 metres above the ground.

6.6.3 Any storage of fuel on board the car at a temperature of more than ten degrees centigrade below the ambient temperature is forbidden.

6.6.4 The use of any specific device, whether on board or not, to decrease the temperature of the fuel below the ambient temperature is forbidden.

ARTICLE 7 : OIL AND WATER SYSTEMS

7.1 Permitted changes to the original specification :

7.1.1 Replacement oil or hydraulic lines and fittings need not be supplied by the chassis manufacturer but must be to the same specification.

7.1.2 Heat shrink or fire sleeve protective coverings may be added to all oil, hydraulic or water lines.

7.1.3 Water pipes may be modified to accept a water heating system.

7.1.4 Blanking of oil or water radiator intakes for the purpose of optimising temperatures provided this is its sole purpose.

7.1.5 Stone guards may be fitted in front of oil and water radiators.

7.2 Location of oil tanks

All oil storage tanks must be situated between the front wheel axis and the rearmost gearbox casing longitudinally, and must be no further than the lateral extremities of the survival cell are from the longitudinal axis of the car.

7.3 Longitudinal location of oil system

No other part of the car containing oil may be situated behind the complete rear wheels.

7.4 Catch tank

When a car's lubrication system includes an open type sump breather, this breather must vent into a catch tank of at least 3 litres capacity.

7.5 Transversal location of oil system

No part of the car containing oil may be more than 70cm from the longitudinal centre line of the car.

7.6 Oil replenishment :

No oil replenishment is allowed during a race.

7.7 Oil and water lines :

7.7.1 No lines containing water or lubricating oil may pass through the cockpit.

7.7.2 All lines must be fitted in such a way that any leakage cannot result in the accumulation of fluid in the cockpit.

7.7.3 No hydraulic fluid lines may have removable connectors inside the cockpit.

7.7.4 All lubricating oil lines must have a minimum burst pressure of 41 bar at the maximum operating temperature of 135C.

7.7.5 All hydraulic fluid lines which are not subjected to abrupt changes in pressure, with the exception of lines under gravity head, must have a minimum burst pressure of 408 bar at the maximum operating temperature of 204C when used with steel connectors and 135C when used with aluminium connectors.

7.7.6 All hydraulic fluid lines subjected to abrupt changes in pressure must have a minimum burst pressure of 816 bar at the maximum operating temperature of 204C.

ARTICLE 8 : ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

8.1 Permitted changes to the original specification :

8.1.1 Any modifications required to fit the driver communication system described in Article 8.5 below.

8.1.2 The type and position of the auxiliary battery plug may be changed and joints in this cable and that of the starter cable may be added.

8.2 Starter :

All cars must be fitted with a starter which is capable of starting the engine at all times when operated by the driver aboard the car.

8.3 Dashboard :

The dashboard must be supplied by the FIA designated supplier.

8.4 Data acquisition systems :

The only data acquisition system which may be fitted is that specified by the FIA and supplied by the appointed manufacturer.

8.5 Driver radio :

All radio equipment is free, must only be powered from the source supplied for this purpose in the car wiring loom and may only transmit voice communication.

8.6 Accident data recorders :

The recorder must be fitted :

• symmetrically about the car centre line and with its top facing upwards ;

• with each of its 12 edges parallel to an axis of the car less than 50mm above the reference plane ;

• in a position which is normally accessible at the start and finish of an Event ;

• in order that the entire unit lies between 40% and 60% of the wheelbase of the car ;

• with its main connector facing forwards ;

• in order that its status light is visible when the driver is in the cockpit ;

• in order that the download connector is easily accessible without the need to remove bodywork.

ARTICLE 9 : TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

9.1 Permitted changes to the original specification :

9.1.1 Internal differential plates and ramp angles may be changed but only by using the range of parts available from the rolling chassis supplier.

9.1.2 Differential pre-load may be changed but only by using the range of parts available from the rolling chassis supplier.

9.1.3 Gearbox ratios, but only from the range available from the rolling chassis supplier.

9.1.4 Final drive ratio, but only from the range available from the rolling chassis supplier.

9.1.5 Detent springs in the gear selector mechanism.

9.1.6 The type of clutch is free but must be fitted without any modification other than with parts available from the designated chassis supplier and must be acceptable to the engine supplier.

9.1.7 A magnet may be fitted inside the gearbox for particle collection.

9.1.8 A layshaft end cover may be fitted.

9.1.9 Gauze may be fitted over any opening in the gearbox bell housing.

9.2 Four wheel drive :

Four wheel drive cars are forbidden.

9.3 Type of gearbox :

9.3.1 All cars must have no more than five forward gears.

9.3.2 Semi automatic and automatic gearboxes and differentials with electronic, pneumatic or hydraulic slip control are forbidden.

9.4 Reverse gear :

All cars must have a reverse gear operable any time during the Event by the driver when the engine is running.

9.5 Traction control :

The use of traction control is forbidden.

ARTICLE 10 : SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS

10.1 Permitted changes to the original specification :

10.1.1 The addition of a steering position sensor and wiring to connect it to the FIA approved data acquisition system.

10.1.2 Steering arms may be replaced to change steering ratio but only by using the range of parts available from the rolling chassis supplier.

10.1.3 Wishbone length and attachment, track rod length and pushrod length by means of adjustment provided.

10.1.4 Replacement suspension joints need not be supplied by the chassis manufacturer but must be to the same specification.

10.1.5 The addition of a strain gauge to each pushrod and wiring to connect them to the FIA approved data acquisition system.

10.1.6 Road springs and spring platform position may be changed and thrust washers or spacers between the springs and platforms may be added.

10.1.7 Anti-roll bars may be adjusted or changed but only by using the range of parts available from the rolling chassis supplier.

10.1.8 Damper packers and bump rubbers.

10.1.9 Camber angles may be adjusted but only by using the range of parts available from the rolling chassis supplier.

10.1.10 Devices to measure suspension displacement may be fitted, provided this is their sole purpose, including any wiring needed to connect them to the FIA approved data acquisition system.

10.1.11 Damper valving may be changed but only by using the range of parts detailed in the manufacturers F3000 technical specification.

10.1.12 Spacers to move the position of the steering wheel may be added between the wheel and column.

10.1.13 Steering lock stops are free.

10.2 Active suspension :

The use of active suspension is forbidden.

10.3 Chromium plating :

Chromium plating of any steel suspension is forbidden.

10.4 Sprung suspension :

Cars must be fitted with sprung suspension.

The springing medium must not consist solely of bolts located through flexible bushes or mountings.

There must be movement of the wheels to give suspension travel in excess of any flexibility in the attachments.

10.5 Suspension members :

10.5.1 All suspension members must be made from an homogeneous metallic material.

10.5.2 In order to prevent intrusion of suspension parts into the survival cell during a side impact, each member of every front suspension component with two inboard mountings must be joined by a link as close to the survival cell as practical. This link must be circular with a minimum diameter of 10mm, and any slip joint must be bolted or pinned and located in the centre of the span.

10.6 Steering :

10.6.1 The steering must consist of a mechanical link between the driver and the wheels.

10.6.2 Four wheel steering is forbidden.

10.6.3 The steering wheel, steering column and steering rack assembly must pass an impact test, details of the test procedure may be found in Article 16.3.

10.7 Suspension strength :

The design of the front suspension must be such that it may be clearly demonstrated that measures have been taken to avoid the front wheel making contact with the driver's head in the event of an accident.

ARTICLE 11 : BRAKE SYSTEM

11.1 Permitted changes to the original specification :

11.1.1 Replacement brake pads need not be supplied by the rolling chassis supplier but must be the same make and to the same specification as the range available from the rolling chassis supplier.

11.1.2 The removal of or blanking of brake duct intakes for the purpose of optimising temperatures provided this is its sole purpose.

11.1.3 Devices to measure brake pressures may be fitted, provided this is their sole purpose, including any wiring needed to connect them to the FIA approved data acquisition system.

11.1.4 Brake and clutch master cylinder sizes may be changed provided no other modification is required to fit them.

11.1.5 Rear brake calipers may be used on the front or rear of the upright.

11.2 Separate circuits :

All cars must be equipped with one brake system which has two separate hydraulic circuits operated by one pedal, one circuit operating on the two front wheels and the other on the two rear wheels. This system must be designed so that if a failure occurs in one circuit the pedal will still operate the brakes in the other.

11.3 Brake discs :

11.3.1 Brake discs must be made from ferrous material.

11.3.2 Brake discs must not be cross drilled and must have a maximum of 4 grooves per side. Additionally, all discs must have minimum thicknesses, when new, of 28.0mm for the front and 25.0mm for the rear.

11.4 Brake calipers :

11.4.1 All brake calipers must be made from an homogeneous metallic material.

11.4.2 There must be no more than 4 brake caliper pistons on each wheel.

11.5 Cooling of the brakes :

Air ducts for the purpose of cooling the front brakes shall not protrude beyond :

- A plane parallel to the ground situated at a distance of 140mm above the horizontal centre line of the wheel.

- A plane parallel to the ground situated at a distance of 140mm below the horizontal centre line of the wheel.

- A vertical plane parallel to the inner face of the front rim and displaced from it by 120mm toward the centre line of the car.

- The periphery of the tyre forwards or the wheel rim backwards, when viewed from the side of the car.

11.6 Liquid cooling :

Liquid cooling of the brakes is forbidden.

11.7 Brake pressure modulation :

Anti lock brakes and power braking are forbidden.

ARTICLE 12 : WHEELS AND TYRES

12.1 Permitted changes to the original specification :

12.1.1 Wheels may be painted.

12.1.2 Wheels may be sand blasted to prevent tyres turning on the rims.

12.2 Location :

Complete wheels must be external to the bodywork in plan view, with the rear aerodynamic device removed.

12.3 Dimensions :

12.3.1 Maximum complete wheel width : " 406mm

Maximum complete wheel diameter : " 622mm

Nominal wheel bead diameter : " 330mm

12.3.2 These measurements will be taken horizontally at axle height.

12.4 Wheel material :

All wheels must be made from homogeneous metallic materials.

12.5 Maximum number of wheels :

The number of wheels is fixed at four.

12.6 Number of tyres :

12.6.1 The tyre manufacturer shall be obliged to supply three sets of tyres per car per event, six front and six rear tyres, all of which have the same technical characteristics and specifications.

12.6.2 Each tyre must bear on its wall and in block letters the reference "Formula 3000", the date of manufacture and the name or logo of the manufacturer which must not exceed 16cm in length.

12.7 Pressure control valves :

Pressure control valves on the wheels are forbidden.

ARTICLE 13 : COCKPIT

13.1 Permitted changes to the original specification :

13.1.1 The pedals may be modified and their position changed for driver comfort.

13.1.2 The type and position of the driver's heel rest is free.

13.1.3 The position and size of the steering wheel may be changed for driver comfort but only by using the range of parts available from the rolling chassis supplier.

13.1.4 The addition of a seat and any padding for driver comfort, provided this is its sole purpose.

13.1.5 A clutch footrest may be added.

13.1.6 Equipment for supplying the driver with drink may be fitted in the cockpit.

13.1.7 A screen may be added.

13.1.8 The position of gear lever mounting and the size of the gear lever knob may be changed.

13.2 Cockpit opening :

The opening giving access to the cockpit must allow the horizontal template shown in Fig 2 of Appendix 1 to be inserted vertically, from above the car into the survival cell and bodywork, with the steering wheel, steering column, seat and all padding, including fixings, removed.

The front tip of the template must be no less than 625mm from the front wheel centre line and it must be possible to lower the template 25mm below the lowest point of the cockpit opening.

Furthermore, the forward extremity of the cockpit opening, even if structural and part of the survival cell, must be at least 5cm in front of the steering wheel.

The driver must be able to enter and get out of the cockpit without it being necessary to open a door or remove any part of the car other than the steering wheel or cockpit padding. Sitting at his steering wheel, the driver must be facing forward.

The cockpit must be so conceived that the maximum time necessary for the driver to get out from his normal driving position does not exceed 5 seconds with all driving equipment being worn and starting with the safety belts fastened.

13.3 Steering wheel :

The steering wheel must be fitted with a quick release mechanism operated by pulling a concentric flange installed on the steering column behind the wheel.

13.4 Internal cross section :

The internal cross section of the cockpit from the soles of the driver's feet to behind his seat shall at no point be less than 900cm².

A free vertical cross section which allows the template shown in Fig.3 of Appendix 1 to be passed vertically through the cockpit, must be maintained over its entire length.

The only things that can encroach on these two areas are the steering wheel and padding.

The driver, seated normally with his seat belts fastened and with the steering wheel removed must be able to raise both legs together so that his knees are past the plane of the steering wheel in the rearward direction. This action must not be obstructed by any part of the car.

ARTICLE 14 : SAFETY EQUIPMENT

14.1 Permitted changes to the original specification :

14.1.1 A shroud may be fitted over the fire extinguisher.

14.1.2 The position of the rear view mirrors may be changed but the original mounting positions must be retained.

14.1.3 The method of attaching the headrests is free provided :

- it is clearly indicated how they can be removed and;

- they may be removed easily without the use of tools.

14.1.4 Extra padding may be added to the headrests but must be made of the same material.

14.2 Fire extinguishers :

14.2.1 All cars must be fitted with a fire extinguishing system which must discharge into the cockpit and into the engine compartment.

14.2.2 Any AFFF which has been specifically approved by the FIA is permitted.

14.2.3 The quantity of extinguishant may vary according to the type of AFFF used, a list is available from the FIA.

14.2.4 When operated, the fire extinguishing system must discharge 95% of its contents at a constant pressure in no less than 10 seconds and no more than 30 seconds.

If more than one container with extinguishant is fitted, they must be released simultaneously.

14.2.5 Each pressure vessel must be equipped with a means of checking its pressure which may vary according to the type of AFFF used. A list is available from the FIA.

14.2.6 The following information must be visible on each container with extinguishant :

a) Type of extinguishant ;

b) Weight or volume of the extinguishant ;

c) Date the container must be checked which must be no more than two years after the date of filling.

14.2.7 All parts of the extinguishing system must be situated within the survival cell and all extinguishing equipment must withstand fire.

14.2.8 Any triggering system having its own source of energy is permitted, provided it is possible to operate all extinguishers should the main electrical circuits of the car fail.

The driver must be able to trigger the extinguishing system manually when seated normally with his safety belts fastened and the steering wheel in place.

Furthermore, a means of triggering from the outside must be combined with the circuit breaker switch. It must be marked with a letter "E" in red inside a white circle of at least 10cm diameter with a red edge.

14.2.9 The system must work in any position, even when the car is inverted.

14.2.10 Extinguisher nozzles must be suitable for the extinguishant and be installed in such a way that they are not directly pointed at the driver.

14.3 Master switch :

14.3.1 The driver, when seated normally with safety belt fastened and steering wheel in place, must be able to cut off all electrical circuits to the ignition, all fuel pumps and the rear light by means of a spark proof circuit breaker switch.

This switch must be located on the dashboard and must be clearly marked by a symbol showing a red spark in a white edged blue triangle.

14.3.2 There must also be an exterior switch, with a horizontal handle, which is capable of being operated from a distance by a hook. This switch must be situated at the base of the main rollover structure on the right hand side.

14.4 Rear view mirrors :

All cars must have at least two mirrors mounted so that the driver has visibility to the rear and both sides of the car.

The reflective surface of each mirror must be at least 12cm wide, this being maintained over a height of at least 5cm. Additionally, each corner may have a radius no greater than 1cm.

The height from the ground to the centre of area of each mirror must be at least 62cm.

14.5 Safety belts :

It is mandatory to wear two shoulder straps, one abdominal strap and two straps between the legs. These straps must be securely fixed to the car and must comply with FIA standard 8853/98.

14.6 Rear light :

All cars must have a red light in working order throughout the event which :

- Is the model specified by the FIA.

- Faces rearwards at 90 degrees to the car centre line.

- Is clearly visible from the rear.

- Is not mounted more than 10cm from the car centre line.

- Is at least 35cm above the reference plane.

- Is no less than 33cm behind the rear wheel centre line, measured to the face of the lens and parallel to the reference plane.

- Can be switched on by the driver when seated normally in the car.

- The three measurements will be taken to the centre of area of the lens.

14.7 Headrest :

All cars must be equipped with headrests made from a material specified by the FIA.

The headrests must consist of one at least 75mm thick over an area of 400cm² behind the driver's helmet and one at least 75mm thick over an area of 400cm² along each side of the driver's helmet.

The headrests must be so installed that if movement of the driver's head was to fully compress the foam at any point over their area, his helmet would not make contact with any structural part of the car.

They must be so positioned as to be the first point of contact for the driver's helmet in the event of an impact projecting his head backwards or sideways when he is seated normally.

14.8 Wheel retention :

All cars, whilst under their own power, must be fitted with devices which will retain any wheel in the event of it coming loose.

After the wheel nut is fastened, these devices must be manually fitted in a separate action to that of securing the wheel nut.

ARTICLE 15 : SAFETY STRUCTURES

15.1 Permitted changes to the original specification :

15.1.1 Replacement nuts, bolts and washers need not be supplied by the rolling chassis supplier but must be to a similar specification.

15.1.2 The rear impact absorbing structure may be painted.

15.2 Materials :

15.2.1 The use of magnesium sheet less than 3mm thick is forbidden.

15.2.2 The use of titanium is forbidden.

15.2.3 Within composite structures, the strain-to-failure of any fibrous reinforcing material must not be less than 1.5%.

15.2.4 The use of carbon or aramid fibre reinforcing materials in composite structures is forbidden except in the survival cell, frontal impact absorbing structure, roll over structures, non-structural components of the engine, bodywork ahead of the front edge of the complete front wheels and bodywork more than 15cm behind the rear wheel centre line.

15.2.5 Any repairs to the survival cell or nosebox must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturers specifications and be carried out in a repair facility approved by the manufacturer.

15.2.6 The car may not be used in another event until the technical passport has been completed satisfactorily.

15.3 Roll structures :

15.3.1 The basic purpose of these structures is to protect the driver. This purpose is the primary design consideration.

15.3.2 All cars must have two roll structures :

The principal structure must be positioned behind the driver and be at least 94cm above the reference plane. The second structure must be in front of the steering wheel but no more than 25cm forward of the top of the steering wheel rim in any position.

The two roll structures must be of sufficient height to ensure the driver's helmet and his steering wheel are at least 50mm below a line drawn between their highest points at all times.

15.3.3 The principal structure must pass a static load test details of which may be found in Article 17.2.

15.3.4 The second structure be capable of withstanding three loads applied simultaneously to the top of the structure which are 12kN laterally, 45kN longitudinally, and 60kN vertically.

15.3.5 Both roll structures must have minimum structural cross sections of 100cm², in vertical projection, across a horizontal plane 50mm below their highest points.

15.4 Structure behind the driver :

All cars must have a structure immediately behind the driver's seat which is wider than and extends above his shoulders when he is seated normally with his seat belts fastened. This structure must be capable of sustaining a lateral load of 1.5w applied to its top, w being 780 kg.

15.5 Survival cell specifications :

15.5.1 The survival cell must extend from behind the fuel tank in a rearward direction to a point at least 30cm in front of the driver's feet, with his feet resting on the pedals and the pedals in the inoperative position.

The survival cell must have an opening for the driver, the minimum dimensions of which are given in Article 13.2. Any other openings in the survival cell must be of minimum size to allow access to mechanical components.

The safety structures described in Articles 15.3.2 and 15.4 must be a part of the survival cell or solidly attached to it.

15.5.2 When he is seated normally, the soles of the driver's feet, resting on the pedals in the inoperative position, must not be situated in front of the vertical plane passing through the centre line of the front wheels. Should the car not be fitted with pedals, the driver's feet at their maximum forward extension must not be situated in front of the above mentioned vertical plane.

15.5.3 An impact absorbing structure must be fitted in front of the survival cell. This structure need not be an integral part of the survival cell but must be solidly attached to it.

Furthermore, it must have a minimum external cross section, in horizontal projection, of 90cm² at a point 50mm behind its forward-most point.

15.5.4 Referring to Fig. 4 of Appendix 1 :

The external width of the survival cell between the line C-C and the rear of the cockpit opening template must be no less than 450mm and must be at least 60mm per side wider than the cockpit opening when measured normal to the inside of the cockpit aperture. These minimum dimensions must be maintained over a height of at least 350mm.

The width of the survival cell may taper forward of the line C-C but, if this is the case, it must do so at a linear rate to a minimum of 350mm at the line B-B. At this point it may continue to taper at the same rate to the line A-A.

Between the lines A-A and C-C the width of the survival cell must be greater than the width defined by the two lines b-c. This minimum width must be arranged symmetrically about the car centre line, must be maintained over a height of at least 350mm at the line C-C and may taper at a linear rate to 250mm at the line A-A.

The minimum height of the survival cell between the lines A-A and C-C need not be arranged symmetrically about the horizontal centre line of the relevant section but must be maintained over its entire width.

The minimum height of the survival cell between the lines C-C and D-D is 550mm.

Furthermore, the parts of the survival cell which are situated each side of the driver's helmet must be no more than 550mm apart and must at no point be more than 220mm below the line between the tops of the two roll structures when measured normal to that line.

In order to maintain good lateral visibility, the driver when seated normally with his seat belts fastened and looking straight ahead must have his eyes above the top of the sides of the survival cell.

15.6 Survival cell safety requirements :

15.6.1 The survival cell and frontal absorbing structure must pass an impact test against a solid vertical barrier placed at right angles to the centre line of the car, details of the test procedure may be found in Article 16.2.

15.6.2 The survival cell must also be subjected to four separate static load tests :

1) in the fuel tank area on a vertical plane passing through the centre of the fuel tank longitudinally ;

2) on a vertical plane passing half way between the front wheel axis and the top of the second roll structure ;

3) in the cockpit area on a vertical plane passing through the centre of the seat belt lap strap fixing ;

4) from beneath the fuel tank ;

Details of the test procedures may be found in Articles 18.2 and 18.3.

15.6.3 To test the attachments of the frontal impact absorbing structure to the survival cell, a static side load test must be carried out. Details of the test procedure may be found in Article 18.4.

ARTICLE 16 : IMPACT TESTING

16.1 Conditions applicable to both impact tests :

16.1.1 Both tests must be carried out in accordance with FIA Test Procedure 01/99, in the presence of an FIA technical delegate and by using measuring equipment which has been calibrated to the satisfaction of the FIA technical delegate.

16.1.2 Any significant modification introduced into any of the structures tested shall require that part to pass a further test.

16.2 Frontal test :

All parts which could materially affect the outcome of the test must be fitted to the test structure which must be solidly fixed to the trolley through its engine mounting points but not in such a way as to increase its impact resistance.

The fuel tank must be fitted and must be full of water.

A dummy weighing at least 75kg must be fitted with safety belts described in Article 14.5 fastened. However, with the safety belts unfastened, the dummy must be able to move forwards freely in the cockpit.

The extinguishers, as described in Article 14.2 must also be fitted.

For the purposes of this test, the total weight of the trolley and test structure shall be 780kg and the velocity of impact 12.0 metres/sec.

The resistance of the test structure must be such that during the impact :

- the average deceleration of the trolley does not exceed 25g ;

- the peak deceleration in the chest of the dummy does not exceed 60g for more than 3ms.

Furthermore, there must be no damage to the survival cell or to the mountings of the safety belts or fire extinguishers.

This test must be carried out on the survival cell subjected to the tests described in Articles 18.2-3, and on a frontal impact absorbing structure identical to the one which was subjected to the test described in Article 18.4.

16.3 Steering column test :

The parts referred to in Article 10.6.3 must be fitted to a representative test structure, any other parts which could materially affect the outcome of the test must also be fitted. The test structure must be solidly fixed to the ground and a solid object, having a mass of 8 kg and travelling at a velocity of 7 m/s, will be projected into it.

The object used for this test must be hemispherical with a diameter of 165 mm.

For the test, the centre of the hemisphere must strike the structure at the centre of the steering wheel along the same axis as the main part of the steering column.

During the test the striking object may not pivot in any axis and the test structure may be supported in any way provided this does not increase the impact resistance of the parts being tested.

The resistance of the test structure must be such that during the impact the peak deceleration of the object does not exceed 80g for more than 3 ms.

After the test the steering wheel quick release mechanism must still function normally.

ARTICLE 17 : ROLL STRUCTURE TESTING

17.1 Conditions applicable to the roll structure test :

17.1.1 Rubber 3mm thick may be used between the load pad and the roll structure.

17.1.2 Under the load, deformation must be less than 50mm, measured along the loading axis and any structural failure limited to 100mm below the top of the rollover structure when measured vertically.

17.1.3 Any significant modification introduced into any of the structures tested shall require that part to pass a further test.

17.2 Principal roll structure :

A load equivalent to 12kN laterally, 45kN longitudinally and 60kN vertically, must be applied to the top of the structure through a rigid flat pad which is 20cm in diameter and perpendicular to the loading axis.

During the test, the roll structure must be attached to the survival cell which is supported on its underside on a flat plate, fixed to it through its engine mounting points and wedged laterally by the static load test pads described in Article 18.2.

ARTICLE 18 : STATIC LOAD TESTING

18.1 Conditions applicable to all static tests :

18.1.1 All the following tests must be carried out on the survival cell subjected to the impact test described in Article 16.2.

18.1.2 The FIA reserve the right to carry out the static load tests in Articles 18.2 and 18.3 at random on any other chassis produced by the manufacturer.

These tests will be carried out with 80% of the load referred to in these Articles and during these tests the deflection of the reference chassis may not be exceeded by more than 20%.

18.1.3 Deflections and deformations will be measured at the centre of area of circular load pads and at the top of rectangular pads.

18.1.4 All peak loads must be applied in less than three minutes, through a ball jointed junction at the centre of area of the pad, and maintained for 30 seconds.

18.1.5 In the tests described in 18.2 and 18.3, permanent deformation must be less than 1.0mm and 0.5mm respectively after the load has been released for 1 minute.

18.1.6 All tests must be carried out by using measuring equipment which has been calibrated to the satisfaction of the FIA technical delegate.

18.1.7 A radius of 3mm is permissible on the edges of all load pads and rubber 3mm thick may be placed between them and the test structure.

18.1.8 Any significant modification introduced into any of the structures tested shall require that part to pass a further test.

18.2 Survival cell side tests :

18.2.1 For tests 1) and 2), referred to in Article 15.6.2, pads 10cm long and 30cm high, which conform to the shape of the survival cell, must be placed against the outermost sides of the survival cell with the lower edge of the pads at the lowest part of the survival cell at that section.

A constant transverse horizontal load of 25.0kN will be applied and, under the load, there must be no structural failure of the inner or outer surfaces of the survival.

18.2.2 For test 3), referred to in Article 15.6.2, pads 20cm in diameter which conform to the shape of the survival cell, must be placed against the outermost sides of the survival cell

The centre of area of the pads must pass through the plane mentioned above and the mid point of the height of the structure at that section.

A constant transverse horizontal load of 30.0kN will be applied to the pads and, under the load, there must be no structural failure of the inner or outer surfaces of the survival cell and the total deflection must not exceed 20mm.

18.3 Fuel tank floor test :

A pad of 20cm diameter must be placed in the centre of area of the fuel tank floor and a vertical upwards load of 12.5kN applied.

Under the load, there must be no structural failure of the inner or outer surfaces of the survival cell.

18.4 Nose push off test :

During the test the survival cell must be resting on a flat plate and secured to it solidly but not in a way that could increase the strength of the attachments being tested.

A constant transversal horizontal load of 30.0kN must then be applied to one side of the impact absorbing structure, using a pad identical to the ones used in the lateral tests in Article 18.2.1, at a point 55cm from the front wheel axis.

The centre of area of the pad must pass through the plane mentioned above and the mid point of the height of the structure at the relevant section. After 30 seconds of application, there must be no failure of the structure or of any attachment between the structure and the survival cell.

ARTICLE 19 : FUEL

19.1 Fuel :

19.1.1 The FIA will designate a supplier of fuel who will be required to supply a single type of fuel at each Event. Competitors may only use this fuel in an Event.

19.1.2 Once supplied nothing may be added to the fuel.

19.1.3 The fuel will have the following physical properties :

Distillation :

The fuel will be accepted or rejected according to ASTM D 3244 with a confidence limit of 95%

In addition, the fuel will contain no substance which is capable of exothermic reaction in the absence of external oxygen.

19.2 Air :

Only air may be mixed with the fuel as an oxidant.

ARTICLE 20 : TELEVISION CAMERAS

20.1 Presence of cameras and camera housings :

All cars must be fitted with a camera or a camera housing at all times throughout the Event.

20.2 Location of camera housings :

Camera housings, when used, must be fitted in the same location as cameras.

20.3 Location of camera equipment :

All cars must be equipped with two positions in which cameras or camera housings can be fitted and, referring to Fig. 5 of Appendix 1, all cars must carry a camera or camera housing in position number 1.

Once positions are determined in the above manner, any decision as to whether a camera or camera housing is fitted in those positions will rest solely with the relevant Competitor.

20.4 Timing transponders :

All cars must be fitted with a timing transponder supplied by the officially appointed timekeepers. This transponder must be fitted in strict accordance with the instructions of the FIA.

ARTICLE 21 : FINAL TEXT

The final text for these regulations shall be the English version which will be used should any dispute arise over their interpretation.

Headings and typeface in this document are for ease of reference only and do not form part of these Technical Regulations.