student rules and regs 2012 2013

F1 in Schools™ UAE – 2012/13 Technical Regulations

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................ 4

What is F1 in Schools? ............................................................................................................................................ 4 F1 in Schools UAE - Presented by Mubadala......................................................................................................... 5

F1 in Schools Centre of Excellence – Yas Marina Circuit .................................................................................... 5 Where Will F1 in Schools™ Take You? .................................................................................................................. 6

GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

F1 in Schools Technology Challenge Stages.......................................................................................................... 7

F1 in Schools™ UAE Secondary Schools Technology Challenge Categories ..................................................... 8 The Design Brief ....................................................................................................................................................... 9

Design Considerations ...........................................................................................................................................10 Manufacturing Considerations..............................................................................................................................11 General Competition Information..........................................................................................................................12

Racing.............................................................................................................................................................................................. .............14 Point Scoring ...........................................................................................................................................................15

ARTICLE T1 – DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................................... 16

T1.1 F1 in Schools car ....................................................................................................................................16

T1.2 Fully assembled car ................................................................................................................................16 T1.3 Body..........................................................................................................................................................16

T1.4 CO2 cylinder chamber ...........................................................................................................................17 T1.5 Wing.........................................................................................................................................................17

T1.6 Wing support structure .........................................................................................................................17 T1.7 Nose cone................................................................................................................................................17

T1.8 Wheel.......................................................................................................................................................17 T1.9 Wheel support system...........................................................................................................................18 T1.10 Tether line slot ........................................................................................................................................18

T1.11 Tether line guide .....................................................................................................................................18 T1.12 Paint finish and decals............................................................................................................................18

T1.13 Hand finishing..........................................................................................................................................18 T1.14 Vertical reference plane ........................................................................................................................18

T1.15 Official balsa wood blank ........................................................................................................................18

ARTICLE T2 – GENERAL PRINCIPLES................................................................................................................... 19

T2.1 Regulations documents .........................................................................................................................19 T2.2 Interpretation of the regulations ...........................................................................................................19

T2.3 Amendments to the regulations ...........................................................................................................19 T2.4 Safe construction....................................................................................................................................19

T2.5 Compliance with regulations .................................................................................................................19 T2.6 Critical technical regulations .................................................................................................................19

T2.7 Design ideas and regulation compliance questions. ...........................................................................20 T2.8 Measurements .......................................................................................................................................20

ARTICLE T3 – FULLY ASSEMBLED CAR............................................................................................................... 20

T3.1 Design, manufacture and construction – [Critical regulations] ........................................................20

T3.2 Undefined features – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts] ............................................................20

T3.3 Overall length – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]......................................................................21

T3.4 Overall width – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts each]..............................................................21

T3.5 Overall height – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]......................................................................21

T3.6 Total weight – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts] ........................................................................22

T3.7 Body to track distance – [Penalty – 6pts] ...........................................................................................22


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T3.8 Status during racing - [Penalty – 12pts]..............................................................................................22

ARTICLE T4 – BODY ................................................................................................................................................. 22

T4.1 Body construction – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]..............................................................22

T4.2 Implants and voids – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts] .............................................................22

T4.3 Virtual cargo– [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]........................................................................22 T4.4 Body thickness – [Penalty – 6pts] ........................................................................................................23

T4.5 Car body side elevation – [Penalty – 12pts]........................................................................................23

ARTICLE 5 - CO2 CYLINDER CHAMBER ............................................................................................................... 24

T5.1 Diameter – [Penalty – 6pts]..................................................................................................................24 T5.2 Distance from track surface – [Penalty – 3pts] .................................................................................24

T5.3 Depth – [Penalty – 3pts] .......................................................................................................................25 T5.4 Thickness of chamber surrounds – [Penalty – 6pts] .........................................................................25

T5.5 Finishing of chamber surrounds – [Penalty – 3pts] ...........................................................................25

ARTICLE T6 – TETHER LINE SLOT ......................................................................................................................... 26

T6.1 Location and length – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts] ...........................................................26 T6.2 Tether line slot cross-section – [Penalty – 6pts] ................................................................................26

ARTICLE T7 – TETHER LINE GUIDES..................................................................................................................... 26

T7.1 Location – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts] ..............................................................................26

T7.2 Track clearance – [Penalty – 6pts] ......................................................................................................26 T7.3 Diameter – [Penalty – 3pts]..................................................................................................................27

T7.4 Guide separation – [Penalty – 3pts].....................................................................................................27 T7.5 Tether line guide safety – [Penalty – 6pts] ..........................................................................................27

ARTICLE T8 – WHEELS............................................................................................................................................ 28

T8.1 Number and location – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts].........................................................28

T8.2 Diameter – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts].............................................................................28

T8.3 Width – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts] ..................................................................................28

T8.4 Visibility – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]................................................................................29

T8.5 Race track contact – [Penalty – 3pts].................................................................................................29 T8.6 Rolling surface – [Penalty – 6pts] ........................................................................................................29

T8.7 Wheel support systems – [Penalty – 6pts].........................................................................................29 T8.8 Rotation – [Critical regulation – Penalty 12 pts] ................................................................................29

ARTICLE T9 – NOSE CONE ..................................................................................................................................... 29

T9.1 Construction – [Penalty – 12pts] .........................................................................................................29

ARTICLE T10 – WING AND WING SUPPORT STRUCTURE.............................................................................. 30

T10.1 Description and placement – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts] ..............................................30

T10.2 Construction – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts].......................................................................30

T10.3 Clear airflow – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts] .......................................................................30

T10.4 Rear wing location – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts] .............................................................31

T10.5 Rear wing height – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts] ................................................................31

T10.6 Front wing location – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts] ............................................................31 T10.7 Visibility of front wing – [Penalty – 6pts] ..............................................................................................31

T10.8 Identification method for scrutineering – [Penalty – 6pts]................................................................31 T10.9 Front and rear wing span – [Penalty – 6pts each].............................................................................31 T10.10 Span segments – [Penalty – 6pts].......................................................................................................32

T10.11 Front and rear wing chord – [Penalty – 3pts each]...........................................................................32 T10.12 Front and rear wing thickness – [Penalty – 3pts each]....................................................................33

APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................................................. 34


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UAE 2011/12 National Champions – Safire Racing

The German International School Dubai

INTRODUCTION

What is F1 in Schools?

F1 in Schools is a global design and

engineering competition open to all

UAE students aged 11 to 19. Teams

of 3 – 6 students set up their own

mini Formula 1™ team and use

CAD/CAM technologies to design,

make, test, and then race miniature

compressed air powered balsa wood

F1 cars.

Teams are judged on car speed, as

well as supporting design portfolio,

verbal presentation and marketing

display stand in ‘‘the pits”.

The best student teams compete in

the UAE National Final with the

champion teams in both the

Professional and Rookie categories

being invited to represent the UAE at

the F1 in Schools World Finals.


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F1 in Schools UAE - Presented by Mubadala

The Emirate of Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, has been blessed with substantial natural

resources; resources that have brought it unprecedented prosperity. Recognizing that these reserves could

not sustain the Emirate indefinitely, the Government of Abu Dhabi has designed a plan for creating new

industries, in order to reduce its dependence on hydrocarbons.

In 2002, Mubadala - the Arabic word for ‘exchange’ - was established by the Government of Abu Dhabi, with

a mission to expand the Abu Dhabi economy New, knowledge-based industries are now also valuable employment opportunities to the United Arab Emirates.

Through sponsorship of the UAE F1 in Schools program, Mubadala introduce young people to the dynamic

world of Formula 1 and simultaneously allow them to experience its business side: helping the youth of the

UAE to understand the fundamentals of business and the synergy of a strategy, commercial knowledge and

team work – traits that feature strongly in Mubadala’s own business model.

The sponsorship of F1 in Schools also has other benefits, including

serving to highlight the many specialist industries, such as

engineering and aerodynamics, on which much of the success of

Formula 1 is based. By encouraging active, hands-on participation,

we can also bring to the attention of young UAE nationals the

promising career possibilities that exist in these new sectors.

F1 in Schools Centre of Excellence – Yas Marina Circuit

At Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management, we define corporate social responsibility (CSR) as the way in which

we operate to create a positive social impact within the community. Our business has a responsibility for enhancing the life of the community in which we work.

We already use our facilities to support the community in many ways, notably by making the Yas Marina

Circuit available for “Training Nights Under Lights” every Tuesday. This focus is highlighted by activities such

as the annual Diabetes Walkathon, the Ministry of Labour’s mini-marathon and a range of educational activities including the successful F1 in Schools programme.

Yas Marina Circuit is the only Grand Prix circuit in the world to have a facility dedicated to all aspects of

the F1 in Schools Challenge. It offers a fabulous resource for students and teachers.

Schools involved in the F1 in Schools Challenge are encouraged to make use of the exceptional Centre of

Excellence facilities. The Centre of Excellence features a fully

equipped computer-aided design (CAD) software studio, wind-

tunnel testing facilities, two 25m race tracks, a design and

technology facility for students, a 30-person classroom setting

and full audio-visual capabilities. The Centre is available for

student and teacher training courses relating to all aspects of the project and its in-school delivery.

http://www.yasmarinacircuit.ae/en/content.aspx?gid=18

http://mubadala.ae/


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Where Will F1 in Schools™ Take You?

F1 in Schools™ Yas Junior Dragster

Age up to 10 years old Internal School Competition

Junior Drag Race – National Final Hand sketch designs

Hand make from foam Use standard supplied wheels

Basic design portfolio RACE!

UAE National F1 in Schools™ Bloodhound SSC

Primary School Competition

Age 9 – 12 years old Standard Class or Modified Class School and National Competition. Follow UAE Bloodhound SSC rules.

CAD/CAM car design. CNC machine manufacture.

Team Uniforms. Verbal Presentation.

10 page design portfolio. Team Pit display.

RACE!

UAE National F1 in Schools™

Rookie Competition

Age 11-14 years old STUDENTS MUST BE FIRST TIME

F1 CLASS COMPETITORS School and National Competition. Follow UAE F1 in Schools rules. Rookie class design parity rules.

CAD/CAM car design. CNC machine manufacture. Team uniforms / marketing.

Verbal presentation. 12 page design, engineering and enterprise portfolio according to

supplied template. Team pit display.

RACE!

UAE National F1 in Schools™ Pro Competition

Pro Junior – 11-14 years old Pro Senior – 14-18 years old

School and National Competitions. Follow UAE F1 in Schools rules.

CAD/CAM car design. CNC machine manufacture.

Team Uniforms. Verbal Presentation.

20 page design, engineering and enterprise portfolio.

Team Pit display. RACE!

F1 in Schools™ World Finals

Champion National Final teams are invited to represent the UAE to compete against over 40 other

countries in a bid to win the coveted F1 in Schools Bernie Ecclestone

Trophy, and become World Champions!

START YOUR JOURNEY ANYWHERE!

The UAE Bloodhound Super Sonic Car category

is an excellent way of introducing younger

students to the excitement of F1 in Schools™

whilst engaging them in the same quality learning

outcomes.

The UAE F1 in Schools - F1™ Technology

Challenge competition provides a World Finals

pathway for both beginners and more experienced

students. The Rookie Class aims to encourage

UAE schools to introduce F1 in Schools in the

early years when students are making decisions

about their learning pathways.


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GETTING STARTED

F1 in Schools Technology Challenge Stages

Event

Teachers and students to read the RULES &

REGULATIONS document.

Research, Design, Analyse

and prepare for

manufacture.

Students form Teams and assign team member roles. Choose which category to enter, Rookie Competition or Professional Competition

Manufacture car body – at your school, the YMC F1 in Schools Centre of Excellence or other

Manufacturing Centre

Internal School Competition (at your school or Yas

Marina Circuit)

F1 in Schools UAE National

Final. Yas Marina Circuit,

May 2013

Prepare for internal school competition judging, design

portfolio etc...

Best school teams register for National Final

competition with F1 in

Schools YMC

REGISTER TEAM ONLINE TO RECEIVE CAR DESIGN

KITS.


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F1 in Schools™ UAE Secondary Schools Technology Challenge Categories

There are two competition categories that teams can enter:

1. Rookie Class Competition

This class can only be entered by students who have NOT previously participated in the F1

in Schools challenge for secondary schools. All team members must 14 years of age or

less. This category provides for closer competition along with a simpler project for

beginners, requiring less time to complete. There are special ‘design and competition

parity’ regulations for this category:

a. Competition Regulations – Each team’s Design Portfolio is limited to 12 pages only and

should be based on the Rookie Design Portfolio template provided by F1 in Schools

UAE.

b. Technical Regulations:

i. CNC machining – car body designs may only be manufactured using a maximum

of two 3 axis machining processes. I.e. Car body machine once for each side

OR one top machining process and one bottom machining process

ii. Wheel and axle systems – teams must use the standard F1 in Schools (Fusion

style) wheels and axle system supplied by F1 in Schools UAE

iii. Rear wing – the rear wing must be manufactured and machined from the same

balsa block as the car body

2. Professional Class Competition

Primarily for the older students or students who have participated before. The Professional

Class competition has two sub categories, Pro Junior (all team members 14 years of age

or less), and Pro Senior (all team members 14-18 years of age). The rules and regulations

for the Professional Class are based upon the international F1 in Schools World Finals

regulations.

ENSURE YOU READ AND CHECK THE RULES VERY THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING THE DESIGN

AND CONSTRUCTION OF YOUR F1 IN SCHOOLS BLOODHOUND SSC CAR.

F1 in Schools™ car with

standard ‘Fusion’ style

wheel system


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The Design Brief

You are the Formula One™ Team commissioned to design, construct and race the fastest

Formula One™ Car of the Future, driven by compact compressed air power plants. The

particular design specifications and racing regulations for this controlled racing are outlined in

this document. To succeed in the challenge you will need to work with modern design

technologies like 3D CAD/CAM software.

In order to enter the Championship, you must allocate job roles to the members of your team. Your

team can consist of a maximum of six students. Mixed boys and girls teams are encouraged

Ideally, one role should be allocated to each person; however, you may have to double up on your

roles, depending on the number of people you have available. The following job roles are examples

of what could be covered by the members of your team:

Team Manager.

This person could be responsible for managing the team,

ensuring that the primary and back-up cars are ready for

the finals. The team manager works closely with all

members of the team, offering assistance where necessary.

Resources Manager

This person organises time, materials and equipment for

design and making the cars. They could be responsible for

developing ideas regarding team marketing (presentation).

The resources manager will need to liaise with all members

to check tasks are progressing on time and offer additional

help, if needed.

Design Engineer

This role could be responsible for the styling and aerodynamic performance of the car

design using CAD software. Design engineers will need to liaise with the manufacturing

engineers to ensure their ideas can be realised.

Graphic Designer

This person could be responsible for producing the colour schemes applied to the vehicle,

including any special sponsorship decals, together with the final graphic renderings and any

additional team marketing materials. The graphic designer will need to liaise with the

design engineer to ensure any schemes will fit the shape of the vehicle and the resources

manager for additional marketing development.

Manufacturing Engineer

These people could be responsible for advising team members on the manufacture of the

car and the constraints of the machining process. Manufacturing engineers will need to

liaise with the design engineers to report and help solve any problems with construction of

the car.

There are many tasks that must be mastered; in order to design, manufacture, prepare and finally

enter a car for racing, teamwork will be vital to your success. A real F1 team succeeds because all

the people learn to work together and support each other.

Remember - no one person is more important than other members in the team.


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Design Considerations

Design Preparation

Before beginning to design your car, you

will need:

A 3D CAD (Computer Aided

Design) modelling software

package at your school/college

such as SolidWorks

A design template for the F1 in

Schools™ balsa wood blank,

which the body is made from.

Hopefully, an endless supply of

ideas!

Software Training

CAD packages will help you model and develop your ideas in 3D. Of course, as with most CAD

packages, it takes time to learn how to use them. Your technology teacher should be able to show

you how the software works, but members of your team will need to spend some time exploring the

software, so you can see what it can do and how it can help you design your Bloodhound car.

Check the resources CD your teacher received in the UAE F1 in Schools starter pack for

SolidWorks F1 in Schools design tutorials

Research

Investigate existing real F1™ car design

characteristics and also previous F1 in

Schools car design ideas. Concentrate

your research on areas that could help

your team, for example, aerodynamics and

car body designs, and then try to apply the

same principles to your own project.

Testing

Your team may want to consider testing a

variety of car designs, or car parts, in a

wind and/or smoke tunnel to evaluate

their aerodynamic performance. Virtual

Reality Wind Tunnel software is available

to purchase or you could visit the Yas

Marina Circuit Centre of Excellence to use

desktop size wind and smoke tunnels


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Manufacturing Considerations

With your F1 in Schools Secondary Class

Car Kit you will receive a balsa wood blank, a

set of 4 wheels, 2 axles, axle guide and

some washers for wheel spacing. These

are the basics for car manufacture and

assembly.

All F1 in Schools™ Bloodhound SSC car

bodies must be manufactured using CAM

(Computer Aided Manufacture) software

and a CNC (Computer Numeric Control)

machine.

Your body design must be at least 10mm

shorter at the front end, compared to the

actual balsa wood block (we have accounted

for this is in the Rules & Regulations). You

will not be able to machine to the extreme

end of the balsa wood block, as it is used for

attaching it in the CNC machine.

Once machined, you can smooth down the

balsa wood design with sand paper, and

finish with primer and paint. Note that only a limited amount of hand finishing to the body is allowed.

You could also decorate the car body with any sponsorship stickers, advertising or colour schemes.

Schools can have their car designs manufactured at the Yas Centre of Excellence on our

DENFORD CNC 3D routers either by visiting the centre or simply emailing us your car design; we

then send the completed models back to you. Be sure to check the season timeline for

manufacturing request deadlines.

F1 in Schools Technology Challenge Centre of Excellence - Workshop


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General Competition Information

Your teacher will have a more detailed version of these competition rules. The following is a summary of the important points for teams to consider.

Each team must consist of a minimum of 3 students to a maximum of 6.

Rookie Category - Each team member

must be 14 years of age or less and

participating in the F1 in Schools

secondary competition for their first

time.

Professional Category – Junior (11-14

years old). Senior (14-18 years old).

Each team must use CAD (Computer

Aided Design) software to produce their

ideas and model them in 3D.

Each team must use a CNC (Computer Numeric Control) machine such as a Denford

CNC Router, to produce the car body.

Teams must read the Technical Regulations, (found later in this booklet), carefully to

ensure that all aspects of their car design satisfy these regulations.

The following must be included with your National Final entry:

2 x identical F1 in Schools™ Cars

o 1 main race car and a back-up

car in case something goes

wrong on the track.

o Painted and decorated to a quality

finish.

o These will be checked and

measured to the technical rules.

A3 size Design Portfolio

o Rookie Class – 12 page maximum

o Professional Class – 20 page maximum

o Present information about your team and how you worked together

o Show your design ideas, development and evaluation

o Document the steps for manufacturing your design

o Discuss aerodynamics and any other research you conducted

Synergy – Dubai College UAE / Germany

2012 World Finals Collaboration team.


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A pit display and team uniforms

o Show off your team image

and promote your project

An orthographic drawing and

3D render included in design

portfolio

o The orthographic drawing

is a technical drawing

showing dimensions and

detail of your design

o A realistic 3D render can

be done using CAD

software

10 minute verbal presentation

o Rehearse a team presentation to tell the judges about innovation within your

project, how you have collaborated with industry and what you have learnt by

participating.

o

A design specification sheet using supplied template

o Your teacher has this template for listing the various measurements of your

design and to help you check you have obeyed all the design rules.

Your teacher can help explain the above requirements in more detail.

BlackBird X – Indian High School 2012

World Finals


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Racing

THE EXCITING PART! – Race your F1 in Schools™ design, against other UAE teams, down the

specially designed computerised 20 metre race track. Your car will be timed to 1/1000 th of a

second and your teams nominated drivers will need to have split second reaction times! Cars will

be raced in ‘auto mode’ and driver ‘reaction mode’

WILL YOU HAVE THE FASTEST F1 IN SCHOOLS™ CAR IN THE UAE?


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Point Scoring

Points will be awarded to each team across six (6) categories with maximum possible

scores as shown below:

Your teacher even has a copy of the judging scorecards so you can find out exactly

what the judges are looking for!

REMEMBER, DURING COMPETITION, THE JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL

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Technical Regulation Check 120 points

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3. Design Portfolio and Pit Display 210

Portfolio 90 points

Pit Display and Marketing 60 points

F1 Car Design Process 60 points

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Technique 60 points

Composition 60 points

Subject Matter 60 points

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Time Trials 180 points

Reaction Racing 90 points

GRAND TOTAL 900


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ARTICLE T1 – DEFINITIONS

T1.1 F1 in Schools car

This is also referred to as ‘the car’. Designed and manufactured according to these

regulations for the purpose of participating in races on the F1 in Schools™ track at the

UAE National Finals event. Powered only by a single gas cylinder containing 8 grams of

pressurised CO2, F1 in Schools cars are designed to travel the 20 metre race distance as

quickly as possible, whilst withstanding the forces of launch acceleration, track traversing

and physical deceleration after crossing the finishing line.

An F1 in Schools car assembly must only consist of the following components:

A body (which includes virtual cargo)

A CO2 cylinder chamber

A front wing

A rear wing

Wing support structures

A nose cone

Wheels

Wheel support systems

A tether line slot

Tether line guides

Paint finish and decals

Adhesives with no dimensional impact are permissible for joining components.

T1.2 Fully assembled car

An F1 in Schools car, without a CO2 cylinder inserted, presented ready for racing, resting

on the track surface, free of any external force other than gravity.

T1.3 Body

The body consists only of balsa wood and is manufactured using one or more CNC

machining processes. The body encompasses a virtual cargo and bounds the CO2 cylinder

chamber and all or part of the tether line slot. Any balsa wood material continuing forward

CO2 cylinder chamber

Front wing

Rear wing

Wing support structures

Nose cone

Wheels

Wheel support systems

Tether line slot

Tether line guides

Paint finish and decals

Body (including virtual cargo)


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of the front axle centre line is not defined as car body. For dimensional purposes the body

also includes any attached decals and surface finishes.

T1.4 CO2 cylinder chamber

A circular cylinder of clear space bounded along its side and one end by car body only. This

is where the CO2 gas cylinder is placed for racing.

T1.5 Wing

A wing on an F1 in Schools car is an aerodynamic feature that permits airflow around ALL

of its surfaces including its features of a leading and trailing edge. A wing is dimensionally

defined by the maximum and minimum span, chord and thickness. The vertical cross-

sectional shape of the wing, parallel to the direction of car travel, is referred to as an

aerofoil. The following diagram assists with describing relevant aerofoil features.

Wing cross-section / aerofoil nomenclature

T1.6 Wing support structure

Is a non-metallic feature, other than wing, car body or nose cone that is joined to a wing

surface and may join the wing to any other part of the car assembly.

T1.7 Nose cone

The nose cone is any non-metallic part of the car, other than wheel, wheel support system,

wing or wing support structure, that exists forward of the front axle centre line. This

includes any balsa wood material that continues forward from the body.

T1.8 Wheel

A wheel is a single part or assembly of components, cylindrical in form, with its maximum

circumference contacting the track surface, facilitating motion of the car through rotation.

All material existing within the volume of the extreme diameter and width is considered to

be part of the wheel.

Rear Wing Support Structures Front Wing Support Structure


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T1.9 Wheel support system

Wheel support systems are single parts or an assembly of components that connect a

wheel to any other part of the car. These may consist of a combination of manufactured or

commercial parts. I.e. Bearings, bushes and axles could be used.

T1.10 Tether line slot

The tether line slot is a rectangular prism of clear space that is bounded by solid material

on three sides of its length.

T1.11 Tether line guide

A tether line guide is a key safety component which completely surrounds the track tether

line so as to safely connect the car to the tether line during races. A tether line guide can

be a component sourced from a supplier or manufactured wholly or in part by the team.

T1.12 Paint finish and decals

A paint finish on an F1 in Schools car is considered to be any visible surface covering on

any component of the car. A decal is thin material adhered to a component or paint finish

surface. To be defined as a decal, 100% of the adhering side must be attached to a

surface.

T1.13 Hand finishing

Hand finishing is defined as use of a hand powered device (e.g. abrasive paper) for

removing only the irregularities that may remain on a CNC machined surface of the car

body. These irregularities are often referred to as ‘scalloping marks’.

T1.14 Vertical reference plane

To assist with describing dimensions, it is assumed that an invisible plane exists two

dimensional along the length of the CO2 cylinder chamber centre axis and perpendicular

to the track surface. This is known as the vertical reference plane.

T1.15 Official balsa wood blank

The official balsa wood blank is a homogenous piece of forested balsa wood, processed to

the dimensional features as shown by diagrams in the appendix of this document.

Vertical reference

plane


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ARTICLE T2 – GENERAL PRINCIPLES

T2.1 Regulations documents

T2.1.1 F1 in Schools UAE issues the regulations, their revisions and amendments made.

T2.1.2 UAE Technical Regulations - This document. The Technical Regulations document is

mainly concerned with those regulations that are directly related to F1 in Schools car

design and manufacture. Technical Regulation article numbers have a ‘T’ prefix

T2.1.3 UAE Competition Regulations – A document separate to this one which is mainly

concerned with regulations and procedures directly related to judging and the competition

event. Competition Regulation article numbers have a ‘C’ prefix

T2.2 Interpretation of the regulations

T2.2.1 The final text of these regulations is in English should any dispute arise over their

interpretation. The text of a regulation, diagrams and any related definitions should be

considered together for the purpose of interpretation.

T2.2.2 Text clarification - Any questions received that are deemed by F1 in Schools UAE to

be related to regulation text needing clarification will be answered by F1 in Schools UAE.

The question received, along with the clarification provided by F1 in Schools UAE, will be

published to all competing teams at the same time.

T2.3 Amendments to the regulations

Any amendments will be announced and released by F1 in Schools UAE by email

notification to all registered schools as well as being posted on the website

www.f1inschools.ae. Any amended text will be indicated thus (using red underlined text)

T2.4 Safe construction

T2.4.1 Specification judging - All submitted cars will be inspected closely to ensure that

they are engineered and constructed safely for the purpose of racing. High importance is

placed on ensuring that tether line guides are robust and secure. If the Judges rule an

aspect of the primary race car to be unsafe for racing, the team will be required to use

their back-up race car. If the back-up race car is also ruled to be unsafe, repairs /

modifications can be carried out on the primary race car. Any such repair work or change

of car will result in a penalty of 5 points.

T2.4.2 During racing – The Race Officials will routinely inspect cars for safety during

scheduled races. If the Officials rule a car to be unsafe, the back-up race car will be used

and a penalty of 5 points will be imposed. The team may repair the primary race as per the

Competition Regulations, Article C9 – Car Repairs.

T2.5 Compliance with regulations

Points will be deducted for non-compliance with the technical regulations as per the

specification judging score card. Both the primary and back-up race cars are scrutineered

and points will be deducted for infringements on either car. Penalties are only imposed

once, per infringement, per car. Several regulations are identified as ‘critical regulations’.

T2.6 Critical technical regulations

T2.6.1 Regulations identified as a critical technical regulations are listed in this article. If a

team’s primary race car is judged as being NON-COMPLIANT with any critical technical

regulation they will be INELIGIBLE for the following awards:

UAE National Champions

Fastest Car

Best Engineered Car

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T2.6.2 If the back-up race car is used for any races, it must also comply with all critical

technical regulations for the team to be eligible for these awards.

T2.6.3 The critical technical regulations are articles:

T3.1 / T3.2 / T3.3 / T3.4 / T3.5 / T3.6 / T4.1 / T4.2 / T4.3 / T6.1 / T7.1 /

T8.1 / T8.2 / T8.3 / T8.4 / T8.8 /T10.1/T10.2 /T10.3/T10.4/T10.5/T10.6

T2.7 Design ideas and regulation compliance questions.

Teams are not permitted to seek a ruling from F1 in Schools UAE or any competition

officials or judges before the event as to whether a design idea complies with these

regulations. Rulings will only be made by the Judges at the UAE National Finals event.

Design compliance to the regulations forms part of the competition. As in Formula 1™

innovation is encouraged, and F1 in Schools™ teams may also find, sometimes

controversial ways, of creating design features that push the boundaries of the regulations

in order to get an extra competitive edge.

T2.8 Measurements

T2.8.1 Tolerance when measuring all dimensions is +/- 0.5 mm unless otherwise stated.

T2.8.2 Tolerance when measuring weight is +/- 0.5 grams.

T2.8.3 Dimensional measures - All car component dimensions are inclusive of any applied

paint finish or decal. A series of specially manufactured gauges will be used to broadly

verify dimensional compliance. Accurate measuring tools, such as vernier callipers, will

then be used to closely inspect any dimensions found to be close to the dimensional limits

per the initial gauge inspection.

T2.8.4 Weight measures – all weight measurements will be made using the F1 in Schools

UAE electronic competition scales which are accurately calibrated to +/- 0.1 gram

ARTICLE T3 – FULLY ASSEMBLED CAR

T3.1 Design, manufacture and construction – [Critical regulations]

T3.1.1 Design - All F1 in Schools™ cars must be designed and engineered using CAD

(Computer Aided Design) and CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture) technology. CAD

software used should provide for 3D part modelling, assembly and 3D realistic rendering.

We recommend teams use Solid Works for CAD. The CAM package should allow students

to simulate CNC machining processes so they can show evidence of these in their

portfolio. We recommend the use of DENFORD QuickCAM PRO software.

T3.1.2 Manufacture - The body of all F1 in Schools™ cars must be manufactured via

material removal using a CNC router/ milling machine. We recommend all teams use a

DENFORD CNC router. This manufacturing process should occur at your school/college

or at a designated manufacturing centre/partner site.

T3.1.3 Hand finishing of the car body is permitted. Refer ARTICLE 1.14

T3.1.4 Paint finish - Each car body should feature a high quality paint finish.

T3.1.5 The primary and back-up race cars must have identically designed components.

T3.2 Undefined features – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]

The car assembly must only consist of components listed in ARTICLE 1.1.


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T3.3 Overall length – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]

This is measured parallel to the track surface and vertical reference plane, between the

front and rear extremities of the assembled car.

Min: 170mm / Max: 210mm

T3.4 Overall width – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts each]

T3.4.1 Maximum assembled car width, measured normal to the vertical reference plane,

between the outside edges of the widest feature of the car assembly.

Max: 85mm

T3.4.2 Minimum assembled car width, measured normal to the vertical reference plane,

between outside edges of the front or rear wheels, whichever is widest.

Min: 60mm

.

T3.5 Overall height – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]

Maximum assembled car height, measured normal to the track surface.

Max: 60mm.

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T3.6 Total weight – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]

Total weight is the weight of the car excluding a CO2 gas cylinder. If ruled underweight,

ballast will be added before racing, at 2 grams for every gram under weight.

Min: 55.0grams.

T3.7 Body to track distance – [Penalty – 6pts]

Measured normal from the track surface to any part of the underside of the car body that

exists between the front and rear axle centre lines , no part can be ‘lower’ than the

minimum or ‘higher’ then the maximum.


T3.8 Status during racing - [Penalty – 12pts]

The car assembly must be designed so that no items other than CO2 cylinders are

removed, replaced or added to the assembly during scheduled race events..

ARTICLE T4 – BODY

T4.1 Body construction – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]

The car body must be CNC machined from a single official balsa blank.

T4.1.1 Rookie Category – [Critical Regulation]

Rookie Category car body designs may only be manufactured using a maximum of two 3 axis machining processes. I.e. Car body machine once for each side OR one top machining process and one bottom machining process.

T4.2 Implants and voids – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]

No implants or hidden voids are permitted in the car body

T4.3 Virtual cargo– [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]

The outer car body surface must encompass a virtual cargo measuring a minimum of

25mm x 40mm x 8mm to be wholly positioned between the front and rear axle centre

lines. When viewed from the front the virtual cargo must be 40mm wide. The location of

the virtual cargo should be identified on the submitted orthographic drawings.

SECTION A-A

Min

: 3

mm

Ma

x: 1

5m

m


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T4.4 Body thickness – [Penalty – 6pts]

No part of the body is allowed to be less than 3mm thick.

T4.5 Car body side elevation – [Penalty – 12pts]

A surface of car body measuring no less than 30mm wide x 15 mm high must be visible in

each side elevation, between the front and rear wheels AND OUTSIDE of the virtual cargo

WIDTH, This space must be free of team decals so it can be used for a decal supplied by

F1 in Schools UAE.

Min: 3mm Min: 3mm

Min R1.5mm

40 25

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Location of Virtual Cargo SECTION A-A

Virtual Cargo Width

A surface Min: 30mm x 15mm

when measured in the side view


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ARTICLE 5 - CO2 CYLINDER CHAMBER

T5.1 Diameter – [Penalty – 6pts]

CO2 cylinder chamber diameter, measured at any point through its depth.

Min: 19.5mm +/- 0.5mm

T5.2 Distance from track surface – [Penalty – 3pts]

Lowest point of the chamber opening to the track surface, measured normal to the track

surface.


Min: 22mm

Max: 30mm

Min: 19.5 +/- 0.5mm


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T5.3 Depth – [Penalty – 3pts]

Depth of chamber measured parallel to the vertical reference plane anywhere around the

chamber circumference from opening to chamber end.


T5.4 Thickness of chamber surrounds – [Penalty – 6pts]

The CO2 cylinder chamber must be surrounded by car body only. Chamber surrounds

below the minimum thickness may be considered a safety issue, refer ARTICLE 2.4.

Thickness is measured through any line of the chamber radius.

Min: 3mm

T5.5 Finishing of chamber surrounds – [Penalty – 3pts]

The inside surface must be free of any paint finish or decals.

Min: 50mm

Max: 60mm

SECTION A-A

Min: 3mm Min: 3mm


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ARTICLE T6 – TETHER LINE SLOT

T6.1 Location and length – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]

A tether line slot must exist continuously along the centre of the underside of the

assembled car. Measured parallel to the track surface and vertical reference plane.

Min: 90mm

T6.2 Tether line slot cross-section – [Penalty – 6pts]

The tether line slot must be square in cross-section. Each side of the square measured

normal to the track and vertical reference plane.

Min: 6mm +/- 1.0mm

ARTICLE T7 – TETHER LINE GUIDES

T7.1 Location – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]

Each car must have two (2) tether line guides firmly secured, one toward the front and one

toward the rear of the car. The tether line must pass through both tether line guides

during racing.

T7.2 Track clearance – [Penalty – 6pts]

As part of the fully assembled car, the tether line guides must not make contact with the

racing surface.

Centre line of car

Min: 90mm

Square cross-section Min: 6mm +/- 1.0mm


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T7.3 Diameter – [Penalty – 3pts]

Referring to the hole within the guide which the tether line passes through, diameter

Min: 3mm / Max: 5mm

T7.4 Guide separation – [Penalty – 3pts]

The shortest distance between the inside edges of the guides, measured parallel to the

track surface and vertical reference plane.


T7.5 Tether line guide safety – [Penalty – 6pts]

Guide holes must be completely closed to prevent the tether line from slipping out during

racing. The construction of the tether line guides must be robust so as to prevent the

diameter or shape changing during racing,

Min: 3mm

Max: 5mm

Centre line of car body

Inside of guides Min: 120mm / Max: 190mm


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ARTICLE T8 – WHEELS

T8.1 Number and location – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]

The car assembly must include 4 cylindrical wheels, two at the front and two at the rear.

Opposing wheels must share a common centre line.


Rookie Category cars must be designed and manufactured using the standard F1 in Schools (Fusion style) wheels and axle system supplied by F1 in Schools UAE. Specifically

Four standard (Fusion style) supplied wheels, unmodified.

Two axle guides (straw material), can be modified

Two axles as supplied or a different material with the same diameter.

The axle guide holes may be machined by a hand or a CNC process.

No other modifications to the wheels or axle systems are allowed.

T8.2 Diameter – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]

Wheel diameter measured to the rolling surface


T8.3 Width – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]

Wheel width measured along the rolling surface contact line


Wheel Diameter


Wheel Width


Track surface


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T8.4 Visibility – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]

The wheels are not allowed to be inside the car body and the wheel view cannot be

obscured in any way, in the cars top and side elevation views.

T8.5 Race track contact – [Penalty – 3pts]

All 4 wheels must touch the racing surface at the same time across the full width of the

wheel, assuming a tolerance of +/-0.1mm

T8.6 Rolling surface – [Penalty – 6pts]

The wheel diameter must be consistent across the whole rolling surface.

T8.7 Wheel support systems – [Penalty – 6pts]

Wheel support systems may only exist within the cylindrical volume generated through the

maximum diameter of two opposing wheels.

T8.8 Rotation – [Critical regulation – Penalty 12 pts]

The track contact surface of all four wheels must rotate freely about their own centre axis

to facilitate motion of the car during racing. The scrutineering judge must be able to

validate this with reasonably minimal effort. Wheel systems designed to impede free

rotation during racing may be deemed as unsafe due to risk of damage to the track

surface.

ARTICLE T9 – NOSE CONE

T9.1 Construction – [Penalty – 12pts]

The nose cone can be manufactured from any non-metallic material

View of all wheels not obstructed in top view

View of wheels not obstructed in side view


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ARTICLE T10 – WING AND WING SUPPORT STRUCTURE

T10.1 Description and placement – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]

The design of the car should resemble an actual F1 car through the inclusion of a wing on

the front nose of the car and a wing at the rear of the car. Each wing must have a leading

edge and a trailing edge. Refer to definition at ARTICLE 1.5.

T10.2 Construction – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]

The front wing, rear wing and any support structures may be manufactured from a

separate non-metallic material. The wing chord and span dimensions must remain

unchanged during races. I.e. Wings must be rigid, ruled at the Judge’s discretion.


Front Wing - The front wing and any support structures may be manufactured from a separate non-metallic material.

Rear Wing - The rear wing must be manufactured and machined from the same balsa block as the car body.

The wing chord and span dimensions must remain unchanged during races. I.e. Wings must be rigid, ruled at the Judge’s discretion.

T10.3 Clear airflow – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]

A wing surface must have a minimum of 3mm of clear ‘air’ space completely surrounding

it, measured normal to the wing surface to any other part of the car.

Example of 3mm clear airflow around wing surface

Front wing cross-section

Wheel

Nose cone

Ø 3mm can pass

completely around

the wing surfaces.

section

Upper front wing

section

Lower front wing section

Front of Car

Rear wing section

CO2 cylinder chamber

Wing support

Example of 3mm clear airflow around wing surface.

Rear wing cross-section.

Ø 3mm can pass

completely around the wing surface.


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T10.4 Rear wing location – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]

The whole of the rear wing and any support structure must be behind the centre line of the

rear wheel when viewed in the side elevation.

T10.5 Rear wing height – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]

The bottom surface of the rear wing must be higher than the highest point of the rear

wheel when measured normal to the track surface.

T10.6 Front wing location – [Critical regulation │Penalty – 12pts]

The whole of the front wing and any support structure must be in front of the centre line of

the front wheel when viewed in the side elevation.

T10.7 Visibility of front wing – [Penalty – 6pts]

Visibility of the front wing must not be obstructed by any other component when viewed in

the front elevation.

T10.8 Identification method for scrutineering – [Penalty – 6pts]

To assist with scrutineering - the surfaces defining both the front and rear wings MUST

either be identified clearly on the orthogonal drawing submitted for specification judging,

OR painted in a different colour from the rest of the surrounding car.

T10.9 Front and rear wing span – [Penalty – 6pts each]

Where the wing span is intersected by another part of the car, the total span is the sum of

each segment. The wing span is measured on the top or bottom surface of the wing,

whichever is shortest, parallel to track surface and normal to the vertical reference plane.

T10.9.1 Front wing span - Min: 40mm

T10.9.2 Rear wing span – Min 40mm

Front wing and support

structure in front of front

wheel centre line

Behind rear wheel centre line

Rear wing

Higher than highest point of rear wheel


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T10.10 Span segments – [Penalty – 6pts]

The span of a wing can be intersected by the car body, nose cone or wing support

structure to form span segments. All span segments must conform to the wing chord and

thickness regulations. At least two (2) of the segments must be of the minimum size.

Min segment size: 20mm

T10.11 Front and rear wing chord – [Penalty – 3pts each]

The wing chord minimum and maximum dimensions must exist throughout the wings

minimum span. The chord is the distance between the leading edge and trailing edge

measured parallel to the vertical reference plane.

T10.11.1 Front wing chord - Min: 15mm / Max: 25mm

T10.11.2 Rear wing chord – Min 15mm / Max 25mm

T10.9.2 – Minimum Rear wing span = E+G

T10.10 - E and G each measure at least 20mm

T10.9.1 – Minimum Front wing span = A+B

T10.10 - A and B each measure at least 20mm

C D

B A

G F E

Y = Front wing chord

Y

Y

X = Rear wing chord

X


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T10.12 Front and rear wing thickness – [Penalty – 3pts each]

The wing thickness minimum and maximum dimensions must exist throughout the wings

minimum span, measured perpendicular to the chord line.

T10.12.1 Front wing thickness - Min: 1.5mm / Max: 6mm

T10.12.2 Rear wing thickness – Min 1.5mm / Max 6mm

Min: 1.5mm / Max: 6mm

Front wing thickness Rear wing thickness

Min: 1.5mm / Max: 6mm


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T 10.9.2 – Rear Wing Span

E + G = Minimum 40mm

T 10.9.1 – Front Wing Span

A + B = Minimum 40mm

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