Scrutineering

C8.1.1 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 Technical Department. C8.1.2 The FIA must be notified of any changes prior to the Competition at which such changes are

C10.5 Steering C10.5.1 The steering system is the mechanical system, on and part of the Sprung Mass, that converts the

C13.8 Steering Column Impact Test The parts referred to in Article C10.5.5 must be fitted to a representative test structure; any other parts which could materially a_ect the outcome of the test must also be fitted. The test structure 2026 Formula 1: Technical Regulations 27 February 2026 C1 46 C 0 SECTION C: TECHNICAL REGULATIONS must be solidly fixed to the ground and a solid object, having a mass of 8kg (+1%/−0) and travelling at a velocity of not less than 7metres/second, will be projected into it. The object used for this test must be hemispherical with a diameter of 165mm (±1mm). 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 a cumulative 3ms, this being measured only in the direction of impact. After the test, all substantial deformation must be within the steering column and the steering wheel quick release mechanism must still function normally. C13.9 Headrest Load Test