F1 Regulations - Section B - Sporting - Point of Curvature Online Example

> [!info] > We love F1 here at Point of Curvature. To combine our love of the sport and our work, we decided to take the [FIA 2026 F1 Regulations - Section B (Sporting)](https://www.fia.com/system/files/documents/fia_2026_f1_regulations_-_section_b_sporting_-_iss03_-_2025-07-31.pdf) rules and give it the PoC treatment. You'll find the regulations linked and extracted below with defined terms, inter-document links, etc. just like we do with contracts and specifications. > > Ready for us to help your team do the same? [Pick a day and time that works for you, and schedule a discovery call](https://fantastical.app/point-of-curvature-jroberts/introduction-call) or send us an [email](mailto:[email protected]). # SECTION B: SPORTING REGULATIONS Version: Status: PUBLISHED Date: 31/07/2025 WMSC approval date: 30/07/2025 ## CONTENTS: ### ARTICLE B1: ORGANISATION OF A COMPETITION - [[B1.1 General Principles & Provisions]] - [[B1.2 FIA Delegates]] - [[B1.3 Officials]] - [[B1.4 Insurance]] - [[B1.5 Official Meetings]] - [[B1.6 General Safety]] - [[B1.7 Pit Entry Road, Pit Lane And Pit Exit Road]] - [[B1.8 Changes Of Driver]] - [[B1.9 Driving]] - [[B1.10 On-Track Incidents, Infringements & Sanctions]] - [[B1.11 Protests, Appeals And Right of Review]] ### ARTICLE B2: FORMAT OF A COMPETITION - [[B2.1 Free Practice Session(s)]] - [[B2.2 Sprint Qualifying Session]] - [[B2.3 Sprint Session]] - [[B2.4 Race Qualifying Session]] - [[B2.5 Race Session]] ### ARTICLE B3: PROCEDURES DURING A COMPETITION - [[B3.1 Scrutineering]] - [[B3.2 Weighing]] - [[B3.3 Covering of Components]] - [[B3.4 Sealing of Cars]] - [[B3.5 Pre-Sprint & Pre-Race Parc Fermé]] - [[B3.6 Post Sprint & Post Race Parc Fermé]] #### ARTICLE B4: LAP TIME CLASSIFIED SESSIONS (LTCS) - [[B4.1 General Provisions for LTCS]] - [[B4.2 Specific Provisions for Free Practice Session(s)]] - [[B4.3 Specific Provisions for Qualifying Session(s)]] ### ARTICLE B5: TOTAL TIME CLASSIFIED SESSIONS (TTCS) - [[B5.1 General Provisions for TTCS]] - [[B5.2 Reconnaissance Lap(s)]] - [[B5.3 Pit Lane Starters]] - [[B5.4 Delayed Start]] - [[B5.5 Grid Procedure]] - [[B5.6 Formation Lap]] - [[B5.7 Start Procedure]] - [[B5.8 Aborted Start]] - [[B5.9 Extra Formation Lap(s)]] - [[B5.10 Formation Lap(s) Behind the Safety Car]] - [[B5.11 False Start]] - [[B5.12 Virtual Safety Car (VSC)]] - [[B5.13 Safety Car (SC)]] - [[B5.14 Suspension & Resumption]] - [[B5.15 Finishing Procedure]] ### ARTICLE B6: TYRE LIMITATIONS - [[B6.1 Supply Of Tyres]] - [[B6.2 Control & Allocation of Tyres]] - [[B6.3 Use & Return of Tyres]] - [[B6.4 Tyre Return Procedure]] - [[B6.5 Specific Provisions for ICTE]] - [[B6.6 Specific Provisions for ICTT]] ### ARTICLE B7: DRIVER ADJUSTABLE BODYWORK & ENERGY DEPLOYMENT LIMITATIONS - [[B7.1 Driver Adjustable Bodywork]] - [[B7.2 Energy Deployment Limitations]] ### ARTICLE B8: CAR & COMPONENT LIMITATIONS - [[B8.1 Car Limitations & Usage]] - [[B8.2 Power Unit Limitations & Usage]] ### ARTICLE B9: PERSONNEL LIMITATIONS - [[B9.1 General Provisions]] - [[B9.2 Operational Personnel]] - [[B9.3 Trainee Personnel]] - [[B9.4 Declaration of Personnel]] - [[B9.5 Restricted Period(s)]] ### ARTICLE B10: MEDIA ACTIVITIES & OFFICIAL CERMONIES - [[B10.1 Media Activities]] - [[B10.2 Podium Ceremony]] ### ARTICLE B11: TRACK RUNNING OUTSIDE A COMPETITION - [[B11.1 General Provisions for Track Running Outside a Competition]] - [[B11.2 Provisions for TCC]] - [[B11.3 Provisions for TPC]] - [[B11.4 Provisions for TMC]] - [[B11.5 Provisions for THC]] - [[B11.6 Provisions for PE]] - [[B11.7 Provisions for DE]] - [[B11.8 Safety Requirements, Technical Requirements & Car Limitations]] ### [[APPENDIX B1 - DEFINITIONS|APPENDIX B1: DEFINITIONS]] ### [[APPENDIX B2 - PARC FERME PERMITTED WORKS|APPENDIX B2: PARC FERME PERMITTED WORKS]] ### [[APPENDIX B3 - PROCEDURES FOR REGULATORY SUBMISSIONS|APPENDIX B3: PROCEDURES FOR REGULATORY SUBMISSIONS]] ### [[APPENDIX B4 - INFORMATION REQUIRED 90 DAYS BEFORE A COMPETITION|APPENDIX B4: INFORMATION REQUIRED 90 DAYS BEFORE A COMPETITION]] ### [[APPENDIX B5 - PODIUM CEREMONY|APPENDIX B5: PODIUM CEREMONY]] ### [[APPENDIX B6 - APPROVED CHANGES TO SECTION B FOR SUBSEQUENT YEARS|APPENDIX B6: APPROVED CHANGES TO SECTION B FOR SUBSEQUENT YEARS]] - Changes for 2027 - Changes for 2028 - Changes for 2029 # ARTICLE B1: ORGANISATION OF A COMPETITION - Advisory Committee: SAC - Governance: F1 Commission / WMSC ![[B1.1 General Principles & Provisions]] ![[B1.2 FIA Delegates]] ![[B1.3 Officials]] ![[B1.4 Insurance]] ![[B1.5 Official Meetings]] ![[B1.6 General Safety]] ![[B1.7 Pit Entry Road, Pit Lane And Pit Exit Road]] ![[B1.8 Changes Of Driver]] ![[B1.9 Driving]] ![[B1.10 On-Track Incidents, Infringements & Sanctions]] ![[B1.11 Protests, Appeals And Right of Review]] # ARTICLE B2: FORMAT OF A COMPETITION - Advisory Committee: SAC - Governance: F1 Commission / WMSC ![[B2.1 Free Practice Session(s)]] ![[B2.2 Sprint Qualifying Session]] ![[B2.3 Sprint Session]] ![[B2.4 Race Qualifying Session]] ![[B2.5 Race Session]] # ARTICLE B3: PROCEDURES DURING A COMPETITION - Advisory Committee: SAC - Governance: F1 Commission / WMSC ![[B3.1 Scrutineering]] ![[B3.2 Weighing]] ![[B3.3 Covering of Components]] ![[B3.4 Sealing of Cars]] ![[B3.5 Pre-Sprint & Pre-Race Parc Fermé]] ![[B3.6 Post Sprint & Post Race Parc Fermé]] # ARTICLE B4: LAP TIME CLASSIFIED SESSIONS (LTCS) - Advisory Committee: SAC - Governance: F1 Commission / WMSC ![[B4.1 General Provisions for LTCS]] ![[B4.2 Specific Provisions for Free Practice Session(s)]] ![[B4.3 Specific Provisions for Qualifying Session(s)]] # ARTICLE B5: TOTAL TIME CLASSIFIED SESSIONS (TTCS) - Advisory Committee: SAC - Governance: F1 Commission / WMSC ![[B5.1 General Provisions for TTCS]] ![[B5.2 Reconnaissance Lap(s)]] ![[B5.3 Pit Lane Starters]] ![[B5.4 Delayed Start]] ![[B5.5 Grid Procedure]] ![[B5.6 Formation Lap]] ![[B5.7 Start Procedure]] ![[B5.8 Aborted Start]] ![[B5.9 Extra Formation Lap(s)]] ![[B5.10 Formation Lap(s) Behind the Safety Car]] ![[B5.11 False Start]] ![[B5.12 Virtual Safety Car (VSC)]] ![[B5.13 Safety Car (SC)]] ![[B5.14 Suspension & Resumption]] ![[B5.15 Finishing Procedure]] # ARTICLE B6: TYRE LIMITATIONS - Advisory Committee: SAC - Governance: F1 Commission / WMSC ![[B6.1 Supply Of Tyres]] ![[B6.2 Control & Allocation of Tyres]] ![[B6.3 Use & Return of Tyres]] ![[B6.4 Tyre Return Procedure]] ![[B6.5 Specific Provisions for ICTE]] ![[B6.6 Specific Provisions for ICTT]] # ARTICLE B7: DRIVER ADJUSTABLE BODYWORK & ENERGY DEPLOYMENT LIMITATIONS - Advisory Committee: SAC - Governance: F1 Commission / WMSC ![[B7.1 Driver Adjustable Bodywork]] ![[B7.2 Energy Deployment Limitations]] # ARTICLE B8: CAR & COMPONENT LIMITATIONS - Advisory Committee: SAC - Governance: F1 Commission / WMSC ![[B8.1 Car Limitations & Usage]] ![[B8.2 Power Unit Limitations & Usage]] # ARTICLE B9: PERSONNEL LIMITATIONS - Advisory Committee: SAC - Governance: F1 Commission / WMSC ![[B9.1 General Provisions]] ![[B9.2 Operational Personnel]] ![[B9.3 Trainee Personnel]] ![[B9.4 Declaration of Personnel]] ![[B9.5 Restricted Period(s)]] # ARTICLE B10: MEDIA ACTIVITIES & OFFICIAL CERMONIES - Advisory Committee: SAC - Governance: F1 Commission / WMSC ![[B10.1 Media Activities]] ![[B10.2 Podium Ceremony]] # ARTICLE B11: TRACK RUNNING OUTSIDE A COMPETITION - Advisory Committee: SAC - Governance: F1 Commission / WMSC ![[B11.1 General Provisions for Track Running Outside a Competition]] ![[B11.2 Provisions for TCC]] ![[B11.3 Provisions for TPC]] ![[B11.4 Provisions for TMC]] ![[B11.5 Provisions for THC]] ![[B11.6 Provisions for PE]] ![[B11.7 Provisions for DE]] ![[B11.8 Safety Requirements, Technical Requirements & Car Limitations]] ![[APPENDIX B1 - DEFINITIONS]] ![[APPENDIX B2 - PARC FERME PERMITTED WORKS]] ![[APPENDIX B3 - PROCEDURES FOR REGULATORY SUBMISSIONS]] ![[APPENDIX B4 - INFORMATION REQUIRED 90 DAYS BEFORE A COMPETITION]] ![[APPENDIX B5 - PODIUM CEREMONY]] ![[APPENDIX B6 - APPROVED CHANGES TO SECTION B FOR SUBSEQUENT YEARS]]