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T.1.3 Driver Protection

T.1.3.1 The driver’s feet and legs must be completely contained inside the Major Structure of the Chassis.

T.1.3.2 While the driver’s feet are touching the pedals, in side and front views, any part of the driver’s

feet or legs must not extend above or outside of the Major Structure of the Chassis.

T.1.3.3 All moving suspension and steering components and other sharp edges inside the cockpit between the Front Hoop and a vertical plane 100 mm rearward of the pedals must be covered by a shield made of a solid material.

Moving components include, but are not limited to springs, shock absorbers, rocker arms, anti- roll/sway bars, steering racks and steering column CV joints.

T.1.3.4 Covers over suspension and steering components must be removable to allow inspection of the mounting points.