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2013 TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
CONTENTS
ARTICLE 1 – DEFINITIONS
- 1.1 - FORMULA RENAULT 1.6 car
- 1.2 - Bodywork
- 1.3 – Tyres
- 1.4 - Event
- 1.5 - Minimum weight
- 1.6 – Racing weight
- 1.7 - Cockpit
- 1.8 - Survival cell
- 1.9 - Telemetry
- 1.10 - Data acquisition system
- 1.11 - Cockpit protection
- 1.12 - Camera
ARTICLE 2 - REGULATIONS
- 2.1 - Role of the ASN and RENAULT SPORT
- 2.2 - Publication date for amendments
- 2.3 – Permanent compliance with the regulations
- 2.4 – Seals
- 2.5 - Measurements
- 2.6 - Technical passport
- 2.7 - Principles of the technical regulations
- 2.8 - Repairs
ARTICLE 3 - CHASSIS and BODYWORK
- 3.1 - Authorized modifications
- 3.2 - Survival cell
- 3.3 - Bodywork and dimensions
- 3.4 – Identification of the bodywork
- 3.5 – Ground-facing bodywork
- 3.6 - Aerodynamic influence
ARTICLE 4 – WEIGHT
- 4.1 - Minimum weight
- 4.2 – Racing weight
- 4.3 - Ballast
- 4.4 - Additions during the race and qualifying
- 4.5 - Weight checks
ARTICLE 5 - ENGINE
- 5.1 – Authorized engine
- 5.2 - Maintenance of the RENAULT SPORT K4MRS engine
- 5.3 – Exhaust system
- 5.4 - Engine removal and allocation
ARTICLE 6 – FUEL FEED SYSTEM
- 6.1 - Fuel tank
- 6.2 – Fittings and pipes
ARTICLE 7 – LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- 7.1 – Oil catch tank
- 7.2 - Oil refilling
- 7.3 – Lubricant pipes
- 7.4 - Engine lubricant
ARTICLE 8 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
- 8.1 - Starter
- 8.2 – Starting the engine
- 8.3 - Battery
ARTICLE 9 - TRANSMISSION
- 9.1 - Gearbox type:
- 9.2 - Reverse Gear
- 9.3 – Repairs to the gearbox
- 9.4 - Gearbox lubricant
ARTICLE 10 - SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS
- 10.1 – Chrome-plating of suspension components
- 10.2 – Suspension arm
- 10.3 - Steering
ARTICLE 11 – BRAKES
- 11.1 – Air intakes
- 11.2 – Brake pads
ARTICLE 12 - WHEELS AND TYRES
- 12.1 – Dimensions
- 12.2 – Tyres
ARTICLE 13 - COCKPIT
- 13.1 - Authorized modifications
- 13.2 - Steering wheel
- 13.3 – Driver position
ARTICLE 14 – SAFETY EQUIPMENT
- 14.1 - Fire Extinguisher
- 14.2 - Master switch
- 14.3 – Rear-view mirrors
- 14.4 – Safety belts
- 14.5 – Rear red light
- 14.6 - HANS® system
- 14.7 - Wheel retention
ARTICLE 15 – FUEL
- 15.1 - Fuel
- 15.2 – Fuel on board
- 15.3 - Oxidant
ARTICLE 16 – ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
- 16.1 – Electronic engine control unit
- 16.2 – Data acquisition system
- 16.3 - Telemetry
- 16.4 - Dashboard
- 16.5 – Radio systems
ARTICLE 17 - TIMING TRANSPONDER
- 17.1 - Presence of a timing transponder
ARTICLE 18 - BINDING TEXT

2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1.6 Technical Regulations -1-

13/03/2013

2013 TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

Anything which is not explicitly authorized in:

• these regulations,

• the 2013 edition of the FORMULA RENAULT 1.6 Sverige Reglemente

• 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.

Summary of content (21 pages)

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2013 TECHNICAL REGULATIONS Anything which is not explicitly authorized in: • these regulations, • the 2013 edition of the FORMULA • the 2013 edition of the FORMULA • the 2013 edition of the FORMULA • the Technical Updates pertaining RENAULT SPORT in 2013, RENAULT 1.6 Sverige Reglemente RENAULT 1.6 User Manual, RENAULT 1.6 Nomenclature, to the FORMULA RENAULT 1.6, distributed by IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. All these documents shall be handed to each competitor signed up the 2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1.
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CONTENTS 2013 TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 1 CONTENTS 2 ARTICLE 1 – DEFINITIONS 5 1.1 - FORMULA RENAULT 1.6 CAR 1.2 - BODYWORK 1.3 – TYRES 1.4 - EVENT 1.5 - MINIMUM WEIGHT 1.6 – RACING WEIGHT 1.7 - COCKPIT 1.8 - SURVIVAL CELL 1.9 - TELEMETRY 1.10 - DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM 1.11 - COCKPIT PROTECTION 1.12 - CAMERA 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 ARTICLE 2 - REGULATIONS 6 2.1 - ROLE OF THE ASN AND RENAULT SPORT 2.2 - PUBLICATION DATE FOR AMENDMENTS 2.3 – PERMANENT COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS 2.4 – SEALS 2.
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4.5 - WEIGHT CHECKS 13 ARTICLE 5 - ENGINE 13 5.1 – AUTHORIZED ENGINE 5.2 - MAINTENANCE OF THE RENAULT SPORT K4MRS ENGINE 5.3 – EXHAUST SYSTEM 5.4 - ENGINE REMOVAL AND ALLOCATION 13 13 14 14 ARTICLE 6 – FUEL FEED SYSTEM 14 6.1 - FUEL TANK 6.2 – FITTINGS AND PIPES 14 14 ARTICLE 7 – LUBRICATION SYSTEM 14 7.1 – OIL CATCH TANK 7.2 - OIL REFILLING 7.3 – LUBRICANT PIPES 7.4 - ENGINE LUBRICANT 14 14 15 15 ARTICLE 8 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 15 8.1 - STARTER 8.2 – STARTING THE ENGINE 8.
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ARTICLE 13 - COCKPIT 18 13.1 - AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS 13.2 - STEERING WHEEL 13.3 – DRIVER POSITION 18 18 18 ARTICLE 14 – SAFETY EQUIPMENT 18 14.1 - FIRE EXTINGUISHER 14.2 - MASTER SWITCH 14.3 – REAR-VIEW MIRRORS 14.4 – SAFETY BELTS 14.5 – REAR RED LIGHT 14.6 - HANS® SYSTEM 14.7 - WHEEL RETENTION 18 19 19 19 19 19 20 ARTICLE 15 – FUEL 20 15.1 - FUEL 15.2 – FUEL ON BOARD 15.3 - OXIDANT 20 20 20 ARTICLE 16 – ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 20 16.1 – ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL UNIT 16.
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ARTICLE 1 – DEFINITIONS 1.1 - FORMULA RENAULT 1.6 car Automobile designed only for speed events on a circuit or a closed route. 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.
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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.
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except where a car is adjudged to be non-compliant with the Technical Regulations. 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.
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2.6 - Technical passport The RENAULT SPORT Scrutineers in charge of the championship will fill 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.
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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.
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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 classed in category “A” 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.
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ARTICLE 3 - CHASSIS and BODYWORK 3.1 - Authorized modifications 3.1.1 The elements making up the bodywork may 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.
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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.
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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 Fermé period. 4.
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5.3 – Exhaust system Use of the genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1.6 exhaust system is mandatory. 5.4 - Engine removal and allocation 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Types Dimensions Slick Wet Slick / Rain Front S04 662 CR9000 S04W 226 175/535-13 Rear S04 662 CR9000 S04W 226 230/535-13 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 13.1.2 13.1.3 The pedal covers may be modified for the comfort of the driver. The use of a moulded seat is permitted.
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14.1.2 - The extinguisher’s activation system, combined with a 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 and 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.
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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: - a system to retain the central wheel nut should it become loose. The wheel retention systems must be operational at all times. 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.
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The location of the ECU must be that indicated in the FORMULA RENAULT 1.6 User Manual (2013 edition). 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. A memory-card must always be present in the data acquisition system.