My Proposal – Technical Regulations – Chapter 8

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ARTICLE 8: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

  1. Definitions
    1. Electronically controlled
      Any command system or process that utilises semi-conductor or thermionic technology.
    2. Control
      A sensor, actuator, wiring loom or unit will be referred to as “Control” if it is used by any on-board strategy other than input handling, input failure detection or functions used for logging only.
      It includes for example units, sensors, actuators, wiring looms used in control loops, protections or driver information.
    3. Telemetry
      Wireless transmission of data from remote sources.
  2. Software and electronics inspection
    1. Prior to the start of each season the complete electrical and electronic system on the car must be examined and all on board and communications hardware and software must be inspected by the FIA.
    2. The FIA must be notified of any changes prior to the Competition at which such changes are intended to be implemented.
    3. All electronic units containing a programmable device, and which are intended for use at a Competition, must be presented to the FIA before each Competition in order that they can be identified.
    4. All on-car software versions must be registered with the FIA before use.
    5. The FIA must be able to test the operation of any compulsory electronic safety systems at any time during a Competition.
  3. Control electronics
    1. All components of the power unit, fuel system, transmission systems, brake system, tyre pressure monitoring system, in addition to all associated actuators, must be controlled by a central control unit.
    2. The control system wiring loom connectivity must be approved by the FIA.
      All wiring looms must be built to ensure that each control sensor and each control actuator is electrically isolated from logging-only sensors.
      In general, there must be no active or passive electronic component in the control loom. Exceptions (e.g. termination resistors) must be approved by the FIA before use.
    3. If sensor faults or errors are detected by the driver or by the on-board software, back-up sensors may be used and different settings may be manually or automatically selected.
      However, any back-up sensor or new setting chosen in this way must not enhance the performance of the car.
      Any driver default turned on during the start lockout period may not be turned off before the end of that period.
  4. Start systems
    Any system, the purpose and/or effect of which is to detect when a race start signal is given, is not permitted
  5. Data acquisition
    To assist scrutineering, the FIA requires unlimited access to the central control unit information before, during and after any track session:
    1. Application parameter configurations.
    2. Logged data and events.
    3. Real-time telemetry data and events.
      Throughout the Competition, the logging memory and events buffer may only be cleared by an FIA engineer.
      The teams should transfer the real-time telemetry data and events on the FIA network as requested by, and in the format defined by, the FIA.
  6. Telemetry
    1. All cars must be fitted with a car to team telemetry system which has been manufactured by the FIA designated supplier to a specification determined by the FIA.
    2. Telemetry systems must operate at frequencies which have been approved by the FIA.
    3. Team to car telemetry is prohibited, with the exception of:
      1. The FIA Marshalling System
      2. Handshaking required by the car to team telemetry
  7. Master switch
    1. The driver, when seated normally with the safety belts fastened and the steering wheel in place, must be able to cut off the electrical circuits to the ignition, all fuel pumps and the rear lights 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.
    2. There must also be two exterior horizontal handles which are capable of being operated from a distance by a hook. These handles must be situated at the base of the main roll over structure on both sides of the car.
  8. Driver radio
    1. All cars must be fitted with a voice radio communication system which has been manufactured by the FIA designated supplier to a specification determined by the FIA.
    2. Other than authorised connections to the FIA, any voice radio communication system between car and pits must be stand alone and must not transmit or receive other data. All such communications must be open and accessible to both the FIA and broadcasters.
  9. Accident analysis
    For the purpose of accident analysis and driver rescue, during each Competition and all tests which are attended by more than one team, each car must be fitted with:
    1. One FIA ADR.
    2. Two external 500g accelerometers.
    3. One high speed camera.
    4. Each driver must wear In-ear accelerometers and a biometric glove.
      Teams must use their best endeavours to ensure that all those parts are in working order at all times
  10. FIA ADR
    The FIA ADR must be fitted and operated:
    1. In accordance with the instructions of the FIA.
    2. With its centre plane no more than 25mm from Y=0 and with its top facing upwards.
    3. With each of its 12 edges parallel to the coordinate system in the respective article rule.
    4. Below Z=300.
    5. In a position within the cockpit which is readily accessible at all times from within the cockpit without the need to remove plank or floor.
    6. In order that the entire unit lies behind RV-COCKPIT-DRIVER and between XC=450 and XC=50.
    7. Via anti-vibration mountings giving a clearance of 5mm to all other objects.
    8. With its connectors facing forwards.
    9. In order that the download connector is easily accessible when the driver is seated normally and without the need to remove bodywork.
    10. Within the operating limits specified by the supplier, in particular the maximum temperature limits.
    11. The FIA ADR must be powered from a nominally 12V supply such that its internal battery can be recharged at all times when the car’s electronic systems are powered and when the car systems are switched off, but a jump battery or umbilical is connected.
  11. External accelerometers
    The FIA ADR must be connected to two external 500g accelerometers which have been manufactured by a FIA designated supplier to a specification determined by the FIA.
    The accelerometers must be solidly bolted to the survival cell, on the car centre plane, using four 4mm bolts. One must be as close to the nominal car centre of gravity as practical and the other as far forward as possible inside the survival cell. The forward accelerometer may be mounted to the underside of the top surface provided it is solidly bolted to a structural part of the survival cell.
  12. High speed camera
    Each car must be fitted with a high-speed camera which has been manufactured by the FIA designated supplier to a specification determined by the FIA.
    The camera must be fitted in accordance with the instructions of the FIA.
  13. In-ear accelerometers
    Each driver must wear in-ear accelerometers which have been manufactured by the FIA designated supplier to a specification determined by the FIA.
  14. Biometric glove
    For the purpose of aiding driver rescue, each driver must wear a biometric glove which has been manufactured by the FIA designated supplier to a specification determined by the FIA.
  15. Accident data
    At any time following an accident or incident Competitors must make the FIA ADR available and accessible to the FIA. A representative of the team concerned may be present when data relevant to an accident or incident is being uploaded from the recorder. A copy of the data will be made available to the team.
    Any conclusions as to the cause of an accident, or any data relevant to an accident, may only be published in the form of a report which has been agreed between the team concerned and the FIA.
  16. FIA Marshalling system
    All cars must be fitted with a marshalling system, comprising a car positioning system and a bidirectional race control to car communication system, which has been manufactured by the FIA designated supplier to a specification determined by the FIA.
    No other parts which, in the opinion of the FIA are capable of performing a similar function, may be fitted to any car.
  17. Track signal information display
    All cars must be fitted with red, blue and yellow cockpit lights, the purpose of which are to give drivers information concerning track signals or conditions.
    The lights must be fitted directly in the driver’s normal line of sight.
  18. Medical warning system
    In order to give rescue crews an immediate indication of accident severity each car must be fitted with a warning light which is connected to the FIA ADR.
    The light must face upwards and be recessed into the top of the survival cell inboard of Y=150, rearward of XC=-1150 and as near to the clutch disengagement system.
  19. Timing transponders
    All cars must be fitted with two timing transponders supplied by the officially appointed timekeepers.
    Teams must use their best endeavours to ensure that the transponders are in working order at all times
  20. Cameras and camera housings
    All cars must be equipped with six positions in which cameras or camera housings can be fitted at all times throughout the Competition, as follows:
    1. Cameras should provide a 360° view of the car surroundings.
    2. At least one camera should be placed above the driver’s head so that it shows the inside of the cockpit and the steering wheel
    3. They should show, at any moment, all 4 sides of the car.
    4. They should be split equally between the front, centre and rear part of the car (2,2,2).
    5. Cameras must be secured in their housing and be designed and assembled so they don’t represent a risk in any circumstances, including a crash.
  21. Wheels display panel
    Depending on the availability of the necessary technology, and in order to provide visual information to the spectators, the FIA may request each of the four wheel covers to be fitted with a rotating LED display panel.
    Such a request will only be made following consultation with the competitors, and in any case no later than 6 months before the first introduction of these display panels in a Competition.
    An adjustment to the minimum mass of the cars will be made to compensate for the additional mass of these components.
  22. Electromagnetic radiation
    Electromagnetic radiation between 2.0 and 2.7GHz is forbidden save with the written consent of the FIA.

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