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Approved by WMSC on 21/06/24 .  \nGreen Text: Comments – not regulatory.  \nCONTENTS:  \nARTICLE 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES 7  \n1.1 Formula One World Championship  \n1.2 Regulatory Framework  \n1.3 Interpretation of and amendments to these Technical Regulations  \n1.4 Dangerous construction  \n1.5 Compliance with the regulations  \n1.6 New systems or technologies  \n1.7 Duty of Competitor and PU Manufacturer  \nARTICLE 2: DEFINITIONS and FUNDAMENTAL DIMENSIONS 10  \n2.1 Formula One Car  \n2.2 Competition  \n2.3 Component classification categories  \n2.4 Power unit  \n2.5 Power train  \n2.6 Coordinate systems and conventions  \n2.7 Principal planes  \n2.8 Fundamental Dimensions  \n2.9 Reference Volumes and Surfaces  \n2.10 Precision of Numerical Values  \nARTICLE 3: AERODYNAMIC COMPONENTS 13  \n3.1 Definitions  \n3.2 General Principles  \n3.3 Legality Checking  \n3.4 Component Definition  \n3.5 Floor Bodywork  \n3.6 Plank  \n3.7 Front Bodywork  \n3.8 Rear Bodywork  \n3.9 Tail and Exhaust Tailpipe  \n3.10 Front Wing (FW)  \n3.11 Rear Wing (RW)  \n3.12 Final Assembly  \n3.13 Bodywork not defined in Articles 3.5 to 3.12  \n3.14 Wheel Components  \n3.15 Wheel Bodywork Assembly  \n3.16 Apertures  \n3.17 Suspension and Driveshaft Fairings  \n3.18 Aerodynamic Component Flexibility  \nARTICLE 4: MASS 42  \n4.1 Definitions  \n4.2 Minimum mass  \n4.3 Mass distribution  \n4.4 Ballast  \n4.5 Adding during the race or sprint session  \n4.6 Reference Mass of the driver and Driver Ballast  \nARTICLE 5: POWER UNIT 44  \n5.1 Definitions ICE  \n5.2 Definitions ERS  \n5.3 Engine specification  \n5.4 POWER UNIT ENERGY FLOW  \n5.5 Turbo Charger  \n5.6 Power unit geometrical constraints and dimensions  \n5.7 Mass and centre of gravity  \n5.8 Engine intake air  \n5.9 Variable geometry systems  \n5.10 Exhausts  \n5.11 Fuel systems  \n5.12 Ignition systems  \n5.13 Ancillaries  \n5.14 Power unit torque or power demand  \n5.15 Power unit control  \n5.16 Engine high rev limits  \n5.17 Starting the engine  \n5.18 Stall prevention systems  \n5.19 Energy Recovery System (ERS)  \n5.20 MGU-K  \n5.21 Energy Store  \n5.22 ES design and installation  \n5.23 ERS General electrical safety  \n5.24 Replacing power unit parts  \n5.25 Oil and coolant systems and charge air cooling  \n5.26 Component Classification  \nARTICLE 6: FUEL SYSTEM 68  \n6.1 Fuel tanks  \n6.2 Fittings and piping  \n6.3 Fuel tank fillers  \n6.4 Refuelling  \n6.5 Fuel draining and sampling  \n6.6 Fuel System Hydraulic Layout  \nARTICLE 7: OIL AND COOLANT SYSTEMS AND CHARGE AIR COOLING 72  \n7.1 Location of lubricating oil tanks  \n7.2 Location of lubricating oil system  \n7.3 Oil and coolant lines  \n7.4 Heat exchangers  \nARTICLE 8: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 74  \n8.1 Definitions  \n8.2 Software and electronics inspection  \n8.3 Control electronics  \n8.4 Start systems  \n8.5 Data acquisition  \n8.6 Telemetry  \n8.7 Driver inputs and information  \n8.8 Master switch  \n8.9 Driver radio  \n8.10 Accident analysis  \n8.11 Accident data  \n8.12 FIA Marshalling system  \n8.13 Track signal information display  \n8.14 Medical warning system  \n8.15 Installation of electrical systems or components  \n8.16 Timing transponders  \n8.17 Cameras and camera housings  \n8.18 Electromagnetic radiation  \n8.19 Sensor signals  \nARTICLE 9: TRANSMISSION SYSTEM 83  \n9.1 Definitions  \n9.2 Fundamental provisions  \n9.4 Clutch control  \n9.5 Clutch disengagement  \n9.6 Homologated Gearbox and Component Classification  \n9.7 Gearbox Dimensions  \n9.8 Gear ratios  \n9.9 Reverse gear  \n9.10 Gear changing  \n9.11 Torque transfer systems  \n9.12 Driveshafts  \n9.13 Driveshaft Torque Sensors  \n9.14. 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