Technical Regulations
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1. FORMULA RENAULT 2013 TECHNICAL REGULATIONS Anything which is not explicitly authorized in these regulations the 2013 edition of the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 User Manual the 2013 edition of the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Nomenclature the Technical Updates pertaining to the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 distributed by RENAULT SPORT in 2013 IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN All these documents shall be handed to each competitor signed up the 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 championship at their request IMPORTANT Competitors must ensure that any member of their technical team who is liable to work on the team s cars is provided with all the necessary technical documents to perform work on the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 in the spirit of these regulations Lack of familiarity with a technical document published by RENAULT SPORT during the season will not be accepted as a defending argument The driver and Competitor will be held responsible for the technical compliance of their vehicle at all times Only the size weight pressure and capacity measurement instruments used by Scrutineers can confirm the measured values These values may not be contested These instruments will be made available to Competitors for 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 events to take their own measurements or to calibrate their measuring instruments 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 1 13 05 2013 CONTENTS 2013 TECHNICAL REGULATIONS2. ARTICLE 15 FUEL 15 1 Fuel 15 1 1 Checks Checks will be made by comparing the fuel taken from the Competitor s car and the sample taken from the distribution point Any mix with another fuel or additive is forbidden 15 1 2 Sampling procedure The competitor must take all necessary precautions for it to be always possible to take a minimum 3 litre sample of fuel from the vehicle s fuel tank for analysis after the practice sessions or the race see 2013 Sporting Regulations The presence in the tank of a quantity of fuel of less than three litres at any moment of an event shall be considered as technical non compliance 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 19 13 05 2013 Sampling will be performed as follows Three one litre samples will be taken in three new metal containers Sample No 1 one container for the analysis laboratory Sample No 2 one container for the Competitor Sample No 3 one container for second expert opinion kept by the organizers The containers will be identified and sealed by the RENAULT SPORT Scrutineers in the presence of the Competitor or his her representative The origin transportation or storage of samples 1 and 3 will not be contested 15 2 Fuel on board 15 2 1 It is forbidden to store any fuel on board the car at a temperature of more than 10 C below the ambient temperature 15 2 2 It is forbidden to use a specific device on board the car or not to r
3. 1 CONTENTS 2 ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS 5 1 1 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 CAR 5 1 2 BODYWORK 5 1 3 TYRES 5 1 4 EVENT 5 1 5 MINIMUM WEIGHT 5 1 6 RACING WEIGHT 5 1 7 COCKPIT 5 1 8 SURVIVAL CELL 6 1 9 TELEMETRY 6 1 10 DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM 6 1 11 COCKPIT PROTECTION 6 1 12 CAMERA BLADWIJ ZER GEDEFINIEERD ARTICLE 2 REGULATIONS 6 2 1 ROLE OF THE ASN AND RENAULT SPORT 7 2 2 PUBLICATION DATE FOR AMENDMENTS 7 2 3 PERMANENT COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS 7 2 4 SEALS 7 2 5 MEASUREMENTS 7 2 6 TECHNICAL PASSPORT 7 2 7 PRINCIPLES OF THE TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 8 2 8 REPAIRS 9 ARTICLE 3 CHASSIS AND BODYWORK 11 3 1 AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS 11 3 2 SURVIVAL CELL 11 3 3 BODYWORK AND DIMENSIONS 11 3 4 IDENTIFICATION OF THE BODYWORK 11 3 5 GROUND FACING BODYWORK 11 3 6 AERODYNAMIC INFLUENCE 12 ARTICLE 4 WEIGHT 12 4 1 MINIMUM WEIGHT 12 4 2 RACING WEIGHT 12 4 3 BALLAST 12 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 2 13 05 2013 4 4 ADDITIONS DURING THE RACE AND QUALIFYING 13 4 5 WEIGHT CHECKS 13 ARTICLE 5 ENGINE 13 5 1 AUTHORIZED ENGINE 13 5 2 MAINTENANCE OF THE RENAULT SPORT K4MRS ENGINE 13 5 3 EXHAUST SYSTEM 14 5 4 ENGINE REMOVAL AND ALLOCATION 14 ARTICLE 6 FUEL FEED SYSTEM 14 6 1 FUEL TANK 14 6 2 FITTINGS AND PIPES 14 ARTICLE 7 LUBRICATION SYSTEM 14 7 1 OIL CATCH TANK 14 7 2 OIL REFILLING 14 7 3 LUBRICANT PIPES 15 7 4 ENGINE LUB
4. Only FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 cars marketed by RENAULT SPORT and compliant with these Technical Regulations as well as the 2013 edition of the Nomenclature will be authorized to take part in the 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 championship 1 2 Bodywork All entirely sprung parts of the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 car in contact with the external air system except for the roll structures and those parts incontestably associated with the mechanical functioning of the engine the trnsmission and the running gear Radiators are considered as part of the bodywork 1 3 Tyres New tyre tyre which has not been used supplied by the distributor selected by the organizer for the event in question or RENAULT SPORT practice session Registered tyre tyre that has previously been registered for an event group tests or official practice sessions irrespective of having been used or not 1 4 Event An event will be made up of the qualifying sessions and race s An event begins with the start of preliminary Scrutineering and ends with the opening of the Parc Ferm period at the end of the last race 1 5 Minimum weight The weight of the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 car at any moment of an event without fuel or driver 1 6 Racing weight The weight of the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 car in running order with the driver and his her race equipment on board with the remaining fuel in the tank Article 1 5 still applies 1 7 Cockpit The section which houses t
5. out a technical passport during preliminary scrutineering at the time of the vehicle s first participation in said Championship Remarks added to this passport must be signed by a representative or the Competitor at each event This passport will remain at the disposal of the Scrutineers but may be handed to the Competitor on request 2 7 Principles of the technical regulations Scrutineering may consist of comparing the part to be checked against the same new genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 part Some parts are identified by specific markings hologram or engraving These markings guarantee that the relevant parts are genuine and must be used Any relevant part which does not feature these markings will be considered to be technically non compliant No modifications are authorized The parts classified in this category must be the genuine parts designed for the FORMULA RENAULT 2 0 and remain in their original positions and fulfil the functions for which they were originally intended CATEGORY A Parts in category A which are subject to specific requirements Only the modifications or requirements CATEGORY B indicated in the regulations or in the 2012 edition of the FORMULA RENAULT 2 0 Nomenclature are authorized The parts classed in this category are considered to be unrestricted on the express condition that the original function is not bypassed and that no supplementary functions
6. RICANT 15 ARTICLE 8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 15 8 1 STARTER 15 8 2 STARTING THE ENGINE 15 8 3 BATTERY 15 ARTICLE 9 TRANSMISSION 16 9 1 GEARBOX TYPE 16 9 2 REVERSE GEAR 16 9 3 REPAIRS TO THE GEARBOX 16 ARTICLE 10 SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS 16 10 1 CHROME PLATING OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS 16 10 2 SUSPENSION ARM 16 10 3 STEERING 16 ARTICLE 11 BRAKES 16 11 1 AIR INTAKES 16 11 2 BRAKE PADS 17 ARTICLE 12 WHEELS AND TYRES 17 12 1 DIMENSIONS 17 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 3 13 05 2013 12 2 TYRES 17 ARTICLE 13 COCKPIT 17 13 1 AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS 17 13 2 STEERING WHEEL 17 13 3 DRIVER POSITION 17 ARTICLE 14 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 18 14 1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER 18 14 2 MASTER SWITCH 18 14 3 REAR VIEW MIRRORS 18 14 4 SAFETY BELTS 18 14 5 REAR RED LIGHT 19 14 6 HANS SYSTEM 19 14 7 WHEEL RETENTION 19 ARTICLE 15 FUEL 19 15 1 FUEL 19 15 2 FUEL ON BOARD 20 15 3 OXIDANT 20 ARTICLE 16 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 20 16 1 ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL UNI T 20 16 2 DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM 21 16 3 TELEMETRY 21 16 4 DASHBOARD 21 16 5 RADIO SYSTEMS 21 ARTICLE 17 TIMING TRANSPONDER 21 17 1 PRESENCE OF A TIMING TRANSPONDER 21 ARTICLE 18 BINDING TEXT 22 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 4 13 05 2013 ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS 1 1 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 car Automobile designed only for speed events on a circuit or a closed route
7. added They must be present their Correr C original locations Adapted parts are permitted but must be submitted for approval to the RENAULT SPORT Scrutineers prior to their use The set of items or subassemblies that make up a part or assembly are deemed to belong to the same category as the part or assembly in question All the parts that are not represented in the nomenclature systematically belong to category A unless otherwise indicated The illustrations of the parts shown are intended to aid and facilitate understanding of the nomenclature These drawings are under no circumstances to be used as a basis for comparison with the genuine parts of the vehicle Note Any addition of parts or assembly of parts that do not feature in the nomenclature must be approved by RENAULT SPORT technical delegate 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 8 13 05 2013 Fastenings nuts and bolts and ball joints Fastenings and ball joints belong to category C unless otherwise stated in the nomenclature Being classified in category C they are unrestricted provided they comply with the following criteria the original diameters the original thread pitch The material used must be steel and be of equal or superior quality to that used on the original part other materials are forbidden e g titanium All types of fastenings bolts nuts and studs are authorized except in specific cases mentione
8. at all times The driver and competitor are responsible for the state of the identification marks They must be visible 3 5 Ground facing bodywork 3 5 1 Undertray panels The undertray panels may be surfaces which come in contact with the ground The minimum thickness of the two undertray panels is 4 mm thick This shall be checked along the median line of the panels by drilling a hole of a maximum of 10 mm in diameter at least 7 cm from the ends of the panel 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 11 13 05 2013 3 6 Aerodynamic influence Use of the genuine wing profiles is mandatory Their setup must be compliant with the possibilities stated in the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 User Manual 2013 edition Any individual part of the car which affects its aerodynamic performance must be tightly fixed onto a totally suspended part of the car tightly fixed means it should have no freedom of movement must remain immobile in relation to the suspended part of the car ARTICLE 4 WEIGHT 4 1 Minimum weight The minimum weight of the car is 470 kg four hundred and seventy kilograms This weight applies to the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 in accordance with article 1 5 4 2 Racing weight The minimum weight of FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 cars driver and his her full equipment must be no less than 550 kg five hundred and fifty kilograms This weight applies to FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 cars that have just taken part in a qual
9. battery connected to a plug on the vehicle provided specially for this purpose 8 3 Battery Use of the genuine battery is mandatory It must be fastened in the originally designated position 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 15 13 05 2013 Insulation of the positive terminal is mandatory ARTICLE 9 TRANSMISSION 9 1 Gearbox type Use of the genuine gearbox is mandatory 9 2 Reverse Gear All cars must have a properly functioning reverse gear that can be selected at any moment during the event by the driver when he she is seated in the normal driving position with the engine running 9 3 Repairs to the gearbox Repairs to the gearbox must be performed in accordance with the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 User Manual 2013 edition issued to each Competitor during his her registration for the Championship ARTICLE 10 SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS Only the modifications and settings described in the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 User Manual 2013 edition are authorized 10 1 Chrome plating of suspension components Chrome plating of steel suspension components is forbidden 10 2 Suspension arm Use of genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 suspension components is mandatory 10 3 Steering Use of genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 steering components is mandatory 10 4 Stop Use of all types of stops is strictly prohibited on the suspension rod ARTICLE 11 BRAKES 11 1 Air intakes The fitting of coolin
10. cial timekeepers This transponder must be installed in strict compliance with the RENAULT SPORT 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 21 13 05 2013 instructions and connected at all times during testing official practice sessions and races ARTICLE 18 BINDING TEXT The binding text for these technical regulations and the 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 nomenclature is the French version which will be used in the event of any controversy over their interpretation KNAF a i Postbus 274 2300 AG Leiden Tel 071 589 26 01 ee 13 05 2013 Approved by KNAF Bestuur Sectie Autorensport under Permit No 0300 13 127 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 22 13 05 2013
11. d in the nomenclature To ensure the screws are tightened the use of safety wire is authorized Screws used for adjustments to the set up of a component belong to category A unless otherwise stated in the nomenclature Washers They belong to category C unless otherwise stated in the nomenclature and may be removed The addition of washers is authorized only for mechanical assemblies Washers may not be used to adjust the settings unless specified otherwise in the parts list Electrical wiring harness All electrical wiring harnesses must be genuine The wiring harnesses may be protected by non retractable sheathes Protective covers The addition of any kind of protective cover to the vehicle s mechanical components is authorized unless specified otherwise in these regulations The protective covers must only be used to protect the components to which they are affixed For the purposes of driver comfort protective covers may be added to the driver cell It must be possible to remove them rapidly without the need for tools Bodywork Repairs to bodywork components and their mountings are authorized only for the purposes of ensuring the correct assembly and adjustment of bodywork components Such modifications must be approved by the RENAULT SPORT Scrutineers 2 8 Repairs Any spare part used must observe the same criteria as outlined above relative to the category that the replaced part comes under Parts clas
12. e roll over protection hoop to the second one cockpit frame above the dashboard clears his her helmet by a minimum of 70 mm and his her steering wheel by 50 mm ARTICLE 14 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 14 1 Fire Extinguisher Use of the genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 fire extinguisher and peripheral equipment is mandatory 14 1 1 The following information must be clearly shown on each extinguisher cCapacity type of extinguisher weight or volume of the extinguisher date the container was last checked which must not be more than two years after the date of filling or the date of the last check Any extinguisher on which the above information cannot be read will be refused 14 1 2 The extinguisher s activation system combined with circuit breaker must be marked with a red letter E inside a white circle with red border at least 6 cm in diameter 14 2 Master switch Use of the genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 master switch peripheral equipment is mandatory The master switch control handle must be situated close to the base of the main safety structure and be marked with a red lightning symbol in a blue triangle with a white border 14 3 Rear view mirrors Use of genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 rear view mirrors is mandatory All cars must be fitted with two rear view mirrors giving the driver rear visibility on both sides of the car 14 4 Safety belts Use of genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 safety belts is ma
13. ed during qualifying sessions and the races 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 14 13 05 2013 7 3 Lubricant pipes Use of genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 fittings and pipes is mandatory 7 4 Engine lubricant The use of the following engine oil ELF HTX825 10W60 is mandatory Lubricant sampling The Competitor must take all necessary precautions for it to be always possible to take a lubricant sample from the oil sump of the engine necessary for analysis during the entire duration of the event Three samples will be taken and stored in three new containers sample 1 will be sent to the analysis laboratory sample 2 will be sent to the Competitor sample 3 will be sent for a potential second expert opinion and kept by the organizers of the 2013 championship Containers will be identified and sealed by the RENAULT SPORT Scrutineers in the presence of the competitor or his her representative The origin transportation or storage of samples 1 and 3 shall not be contested Testing of the lubricant sample will be performed by a Specialist analysis laboratory ARTICLE 8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 8 1 Starter Use of the genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 starter is mandatory It must be possible for the driver to operate it when sitting behind the wheel and with his her safety belts buckled 8 2 Starting the engine Engine ignition can be performed either on the starting grid or in the pitlane using an external
14. educe the temperature of fuel below the ambient temperature 15 2 3 The nominal fuel pressure must be 3 5 bars 0 2 bar 15 3 Oxidant Only air be mixed with the 5 an oxidant ARTICLE 16 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 16 1 Electronic engine control unit Use of the genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 electronic engine control unit is mandatory The electronic engine control unit must be equipped with the latest version of the RENAULT SPORT homologated cartography and software Any intervention on the ECU is strictly forbidden The location of the ECU must be that indicated in the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 User Manual 2013 edition Drawing of lots Beginning with the Championship s second event the Electronic Control Units ECUs used on the cars of the first 15 drivers in the provisional overall classification may be distributed by the drawing of lots Once their working order has been verified the 15 removed ECUs will then be randomly redistributed by a RENAULT SPORT Scrutineer prior to the event s 1 private practice sessions 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 20 13 05 2013 Vehicles must keep the ECU allocated to them by the draw throughout the event Any non compliance with this rule will be considered a technical non compliance Competitors and drivers will be responsible for the ECU used on their vehicle throughout the event The ECU must be returned in good working order otherwise the veh
15. g systems on the front and rear brakes is forbidden air pipes scoops extractors on the wheels etc 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 16 13 05 2013 11 2 Brake pads Use of genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 brake pads is mandatory ARTICLE 12 WHEELS AND TYRES 12 1 Dimensions Wheels must be the genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 wheels Dimensions e Width of the front wheels 8 inches Width of the rear wheels 10 inches Diameter 13 inches The addition of aerodynamic components or air extractors is forbidden 12 2 Tyres Kumho tyres with the following characteristics are mandatory Types Dimensions Slick Wet Slick Rain Front S700 K40 W700 K20 18 53 13 Rear S700 K40 W700 K20 22 54 13 All modifications to the tyres recutting retreading or surface treatments of any kind are prohibited The use of overpressure valves is prohibited ARTICLE 13 COCKPIT 13 1 Authorized modifications 13 1 1 The pedal covers may be modified for the comfort of the driver 13 1 2 The use of a moulded seat is permitted 13 1 3 The cockpit may be fitted with drinking equipment for the driver 13 2 Steering wheel Use of the genuine steering wheel is mandatory 13 3 Driver position 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 17 13 05 2013 The driver must be seated in the car in such a manner that a straight line drawn from the top of the first roll structur
16. he driver 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 5 13 05 2013 1 8 Survival cell The continuous closed structure containing the fuel tank and cockpit 1 9 Telemetry Data transmission between a FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 car in movement and an independent unit 1 10 Data acquisition system On board vehicle data recording system This system is connected to a computer in order to retrieve and analyze recorded data 1 11 Cockpit protection Non structural elements situated in the cockpit whose only purpose is to increase driver comfort and safety Any equipment of this type must be fire resistant and be able to be removed quickly without tools ARTICLE 2 REGULATIONS No car may take part in an event until it has first been approved by the Scrutineers At any time during an event RENAULT SPORT Scrutineers may a check the compliance of a car b require a car to be dismantled by the Competitor to make sure that the conditions of eligibility or compliance are fully satisfied c insist that a Competitor provides them with any sample part or component that they deem to be necessary At the end of each qualifying practice session or at the finish of each race cars will be placed under Parc Ferm rules and must be available for scrutineering A Team manager is required to be present nearby but outside the Parc Ferm during Scrutineering Any intervention in the Parc Ferm including tyre pressure test
17. icle s original ECU will be given to the owner of the damaged ECU ECUs will be returned to their owners after the final race of the event by a RENAULT SPORT Scrutineer The organizers reserve the right to extend the drawing of lots to other race cars 16 2 Data acquisition system Only the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 optional data acquisition system is authorized It must be compliant with the description in the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 User Manual 2013 edition Any intervention on the data acquisition system is strictly forbidden The positioning of the data acquisition system must be that indicated in the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 User Manual 2013 edition The RENAULT SPORT Scrutineers have free access to the information recorded in the data acquisition system They may use the results for purposes of technical compliance checks and following on track incidents RENAULT SPORT Scrutineers reserve the right to install an optional FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 data acquisition system on any car s of their choice which may not be equipped with one 16 3 Telemetry The following are forbidden during qualifying practice and race sessions alltelemetry systems and electrical equipment 16 4 Dashboard Use of the genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 dashboard is mandatory 16 5 Radio systems Radio systems are not authorized ARTICLE 17 TIMING TRANSPONDER 17 1 Presence of a timing transponder All cars must carry a timing transponder supplied by the offi
18. ifying session or a race 4 3 Ballast Ballast can be used up to a limit of 20 kg as long as it is fixed in such a way that tools are required to remove it Its location on the vehicle is indicated in the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 User Manual 2013 edition It must be possible to apply seals to the ballast should this be deemed necessary by the RENAULT SPORT Scrutineers If the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 car carries ballast in order to meet the weight required by the regulations a MANDATORY declaration must be made by the Competitor about this ballast to the RENAULT SPORT Scrutineers in charge of the championship 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 12 13 05 2013 4 4 Additions during the race and qualifying Without specific authorization from the RENAULT SPORT Scrutineer the addition during qualifying sessions and the race of any liquid or other material whatsoever is forbidden until the end of the Parc Ferm period 4 5 Weight checks Weight checks can be performed at any time during an event with the driver on board and the remaining liquid in the tanks on the understanding that it is forbidden to add any oil fuel other liquids or extinguishing fluid before weighing ARTICLE 5 ENGINE 5 1 Authorized engine Only the RENAULT SPORT type K4MRS engine is authorized Only one engine may be used in the same FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 car during a race the replacement of the engine is only authorized in the fo
19. ion Any driver that has obtained three wins be they consecutive or otherwise with the same engine must change it for the following two events A permutation with the engine of another vehicle is authorized Renault Sport reserves the right to extend the requirement to change engine based on criteria which may be as follows Championship standings Race results at the previous events This change must be made before the next event under no circumstances during the course of an event ARTICLE 6 FUEL FEED SYSTEM 6 1 Fuel tank Use of the genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 fuel tank is mandatory Reminder of FIA regulations Rubber bladders must bear a code showing the name of the manufacturer the specifications under which the tank was made and the date of manufacture No rubber bladder must be used more than five years after the manufacture date unless it has been re certified by the manufacturer for a maximum extension period of two years 6 2 Fittings and pipes Use of the genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 fittings and pipes is mandatory ARTICLE 7 LUBRICATION SYSTEM Use of the genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 lubrication system and peripheral equipment is mandatory The oil filter must be a genuine RENAULT part 7 1 Oil catch tank The lubrication system features a fresh air vent which must lead to the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 catch tank located in the clutch casing 7 2 Oil refilling No additional oil may be add
20. llowing circumstances engine failure observed by a RENAULT SPORT representative engine breakage If the bodyshell is replaced only the engine initially registered for the shell being replaced may be used Any replacement of the engine must be declared by the Competitor to the Scrutineers They alone will be authorized to provide written approval for the replacement Any engine that is replaced without the approval of the RENAULT SPORT Scrutineer shall be considered to be technically non compliant Only engines with RENAULT SPORT 2013 seals will be allowed to be used in the 2013 championship Any engine not sealed or whose origin is unknown or different to that stated above or where one or more seals are missing will not under any circumstance be allowed to be used in the 2013 championship and will be considered to be technically non compliant The state of the seals and their presence are the responsibility of the driver and Competitor Any engine not sealed shall be considered to be technically non compliant 5 2 Maintenance of the RENAULT SPORT K4MRS engine The FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 K4MRS engine is sealed when delivered All repairs or servicing of the engine must be performed by RENAULT SPORT or its sole approved engine partner 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 13 13 05 2013 5 3 Exhaust system Use of the genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 exhaust system is mandatory 5 4 Engine removal and allocat
21. ndatory The genuine attachment points to the bodyshell must be used It is mandatory to wear two shoulder straps an abdominal strap and two straps between the legs 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 18 13 05 2013 The driver and Competitor are responsible for the condition of the safety belts RENAULT SPORT Scrutineers reserve the right to remove homologation labels from the straps in the event of a serious collision which could impair their original level of safety In accordance with FIA regulations each of the straps making up the safety harness must be identified by a homologation label affixed by the manufacturer All straps featuring a harness must have the same homologation number All straps must be valid If there is a missing homologation label a mix of straps with different homologation numbers illegible homologation labels or whose validity deadline has passed the harness must be immediately replaced The car may only take to the track once it has fulfilled this requirement 14 5 Rear red light Use of the genuine 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 rear red light is mandatory 14 6 HANS system Use of the HANS system is mandatory for all competitors and drivers in the 2013 championship 14 7 Wheel retention The 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 cars are fitted as standard with system to retain the central wheel nut should it become loose The wheel retention systems must be operational at all times
22. on the eligibility of cars for their participation in an event in terms of safety Any potential observation made by the Scrutineers on racing and technical regulations is provided for information purposes restoring the vehicle to a state of compliance is a requirement to be able to take part in qualifying practice sessions and races 2 4 Seals The engine must be sealed at all times Supplementary components may be sealed at any moment of an event These seals must stay intact until authorization from the RENAULT SPORT Scrutineers is given to remove them The state of the seals is the responsibility of the Competitor Any absence or damage will automatically result in a penalty that can extend to exclusion from the championship Any missing or damaged seal will be considered non compliant with the technical regulations The presence of seals is just a presumption of conformity As part of Scrutineering the sealed parts may be completely removed and if any non compliance is observed the presence of seals will not be accepted as an argument for defence 2 5 Measurements All size measurements geometric must be taken when the car is stationary flat horizontal and hard surface All height measurements will be made when the car is in normal racing condition 2 6 Technical passport 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 7 13 05 2013 The RENAULT SPORT Scrutineers in charge of the championship will fill
23. s by a team member is subject to the approval of and under the control of a RENAULT SPORT Scrutineer Scrutineering shall be carried out by duly appointed officials who alone are authorized to give instructions to the Competitors The Organizers of the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 championship will publish the Scrutineers conclusions regarding technical compliance checks carried out on the cars after each event These results will not include specific numerical data except where a car is adjudged to be non compliant with the Technical Regulations 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 6 13 05 2013 2 1 Role of the ASN and RENAULT SPORT The technical regulations applying to the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 are issued by RENAULT SPORT in agreement with the ASN 2 2 Publication date for amendments Throughout the year RENAULT SPORT in agreement with the ASN will publish any changes to these regulations Changes made for safety reasons can come into effect without prior notice 2 3 Permanent compliance with the regulations FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 cars must comply with these regulations in their entirety throughout an event Competitors must ensure that their cars respect compliance and safety conditions at all times throughout an event Presenting a car for preliminary Scrutineering will be considered as an implicit statement that the car is in compliance with the regulations Note preliminary Scrutineering is mainly focused
24. sed in category A 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 9 13 05 2013 or B must be genuine RENAULT SPORT parts and appear in the 2013 edition of the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 spare parts catalogue The driver and his Competitor will be held responsible for the permanent compliance of their car and any spare parts used on it they must therefore assure themselves of their technical compliance before use Any work on the car must be carried out in accordance with methods defined by the various technical documents issued by RENAULT SPORT and with these Regulations in order to keep the original vehicle configuration Where it should prove impossible to fit any given genuine part in place of the part being replaced without modification this part should not under ANY CIRCUMSTANCES be used and should be exchanged at the RENAULT SPORT racing spare parts shop after having informed the RENAULT SPORT Scrutineer During an event any car that having been approved by the Scrutineers undergoes repairs or modification whose nature may affect its safety or technical compliance or which is involved in an accident with similar consequences must be presented again to the Scrutineers by the Competitor for a new approval 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 Technical Regulations 10 13 05 2013 ARTICLE 3 CHASSIS and BODYWORK 3 1 Authorized modifications 3 1 1 The elements making up the bodywork ma
25. y be repaired without changing the shape or weight 3 1 2 The front crash box may be repaired according to the procedure indicated in the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 User Manual 2013 edition 3 1 3 Adhesive tape may be put on the bodywork but only on fastening elements or other vulnerable leading or trailing edges In all circumstances the only purpose of adhesive tape must be to protect the element onto which it has been applied It must not in any circumstance join various bodywork elements 3 1 4 The bodywork may be painted and or decorated with adhesive strips Only the modifications described in the FORMULA RENAULT 1 6 nomenclature 2013 edition are authorized 3 2 Survival cell 3 2 1 Any repairs to the survival cell or to the front protector must be carried out by the manufacturer or its designated representative 3 2 2 Any repairs to the survival cell or to the front protector must be declared in writing by the Competitor to the RENAULT SPORT Scrutineers They will be recorded on the vehicle s technical passport and checked by a RENAULT SPORT Scrutineer 3 2 3 The car will not be allowed to take part in a subsequent event if this is ruled out by the notes on the technical passport 3 3 Bodywork and dimensions Bodywork parts must keep Their original dimensions Their original mountings Their original locations 3 4 Identification of the bodywork The presence of bodywork component identification holograms is mandatory
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