Formula One era: 1960-1969
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| Cars | Circuits | Drivers | Organisation |
1963-65: Pump fuel only. Automatic starter; rollbar; double braking system; rules for seatbelt anchorages, fire protection, fuel tanks, fillers and breathers. 1968: Electrical circuit breaker; reverse gear; cockpit designed for easy evacuation; oil catch tank; rollbar 5 cm above driver's helmet. 1969: Two extinguisher systems; parts with aerodynamic influence must be immobile, fixed to sprung parts of car only; maximum bodywork height & width limits. |
FIA begins to organize circuit safety inspections (previously done by national authorities). |
Protective helmet and overalls obligatory. 1968: Recommendations on seat harnesses, fire-resistant clothing, shatter-proof visors. |
1963: Flag signalling code |
| Regulations (engine - weight) |
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| 1960 |
| 750 cc with compressor or 2500 cc without No weight limitation 290 hp at 8500 rpm-754 kg (1960 Ferrari 256) |
| 1961-1965 |
| Maximum of 1500 cc, minimum 1300 cc without compressor Minimumweight: 450 kg 190 hp at 9500 rpm-460 kg (1961 Ferrari 156) 215 hp at 10800rpm-450 kg (1965 Lotus 33) |
| 1966-1969 |
| 1500 cc with or 3000 cc without compressor Minimumweight: 500kg 360 hp at 9000 rpm-540 kg (1969 Matra MS80) |
27 Sep 2003
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