F1 Info - 2003 Rule Changes

Screens

FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE L' AUTOMOBILE
PRESS INFORMATION - Melbourne, March 6, 2003
2003 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SCREENS AND COVERS

Further to ongoing discussions with Team Managers and Technical Directors the following updated procedure will apply:

From the beginning of scrutineering onwards, no screen, cover or other obstruction which in any way obscures any part of a car will be allowed at any time in the garages, pit lane or grid, unless we are satisfied that any such covers are needed solely for mechanical reasons, which could, for example, include protecting against fire.

In an attempt to be clear, and in addition to the above, the following are not permitted:

engine, gearbox or radiator covers whilst engines are being changed or moved around the garage;
covers over the spare wings when they are on a stand in the pit lane not being used;
parts such as spare floors, fuel rigs or tool trolleys may not be used as an obstruction.

The following are permitted:

covers which are placed over damaged cars or components;
a transparent tool tray, no more than 50mm deep, placed on top of the rear wing;
warming or heat retaining covers for the engine and gearbox on the grid;
a rear wing cover designed specifically to protect a mechanic starting the car from fire;
tyre heating blankets;
a cover over the car in the central parc ferme overnight;
a cover over the car in the pit lane or grid if it is raining.

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