19. Mandatory Equipment

19.1. Data Acquisition System

All Competitors must use the Fanatec GT Challenge Europe powered by AWS data acquisition system as defined by SRO and detailed in Appendix 7. This system must be used throughout each Competition and must operate correctly at all times during each Competition, with all required data fully recorded and retrievable. It serves exclusively to store the data acquired, which may be checked at any point during any Competition. The weight of the system is included in the minimum weight of the car.

All costs connected with the checking, servicing and updating of the system are borne entirely by the Competitors.

Please see Article 27 for all information concerning the use of the Data Acquisition System.

19.2. Incident Camera

An onboard Incident Camera must be installed in each car throughout each Competition. Details can be found given in Appendix 7.

It is the responsibility of each Competitor to obtain an Incident Camera system and to install it in strict compliance with the relevant instructions.

The weight of the Incident Camera system is included in the minimum weight of the car.

The Incident Camera must operate correctly as soon as the car leaves its garage. The Fanatec GT Challenge Europe powered by AWS Officials may recover the footage after all practice sessions and races. The footage can be used only by the Fanatec GT Challenge Europe powered by AWS Officials.

The Incident Camera must be installed in a manner such that the camera image shows both the whole steering wheel and the area just ahead of the car (viewed though the windscreen). The Technical Delegate shall be entitled to require modifications both of the camera's position and the angle of view. The Competitors shall bear the related cost. No parts or equipment obstructing the camera's view shall be installed between the camera and steering wheel and the camera and windscreen.

The required memory card shall be provided by SRO. The memory card slot will be sealed before the first free practice begins. It shall be the Competitors’ responsibility to keep the seal in place and intact until the end of the Parc Fermé after the last race at each Event. Only Scrutineers may remove memory cards at any time before, during or after any Event. Competitors must not attempt to access or interfere in any way with the camera or memory card at any time.

For races according to Cases B and C (races of 6 hours and longer) special instructions will be given in the Supplementary Regulations in order to ensure the data cards are changed during the race.

19.3. Transponder

Each driver must use the driver timing transponder specified by the Promoter throughout the Competition. It is the responsibility of each Competitor to obtain this transponder at their own expense, to install it, to make it work correctly, and to ensure it is showing the correct information at all times. This transponder must be installed in strict compliance with the relevant instructions. Any problems with the transponder must be notified to the Race Director immediately.

To ensure that the proper driver is shown at all times, the driver ID must not be changed before the car is stationary for a pit stop and must be correctly changed before the car crosses the pit exit loop.

Teams are responsible for making sure the correct driver is shown at all times on the timekeeping system. If an incorrect driver ID is recorded at pit entry or pit exit, a penalty may be imposed by the Stewards.

Please see Appendix 7 for details of the compatible Transponders.

19.4. Lumirank

A light panel approved by the Promoter, showing the car's race position, must be installed in each car according to the position set down in the Promoter's Graphical Charter given in Appendix 3. It will be the responsibility of each Team to obtain and install the car position light panel according to the instructions issued by the Promoter, and to ensure that it is working correctly at all times. Please see Appendix 7 for further details.

19.5. GPS

Competitors will be required to install a data unit in each car for the purpose of transmitting GPS positioning data to the timekeeping system. It will be their responsibility to obtain and install this unit in accordance with the instructions given by the Promoter, and to ensure that it works correctly at all times during every session and race. Any such data may be used by Officials to inform any investigations or decisions. Failure to use the GPS correctly may result in a penalty from the Stewards.

Should any car be involved in a serious collision, Teams are required to return the GPS box to Swiss Timing for checks.

Teams will be required to sign a waiver in this respect.

19.6. Pit Gantry Cameras

A Pit Gantry camera must be obtained by all Competitors. It must be installed on the pit gantry in accordance with the specifications. Data cards will be supplied by the Promoter. The cards and the images remain the property of the Promoter. It will be the responsibility of each Team to ensure that the camera is switched on whenever the car is in the working area, including pit stops in all sessions and races and must be working correctly at all times. The date and time on the Pit Gantry Camera must be set up correctly.

Option 1: When requested, the data cards must be deposited by each Team in the box designated for this purpose within 10 minutes of the end of the session, so that they can be examined by the Pit Lane Officials. Cards will be distributed at the start of every Event by the Pit Lane Officer and must be handed in at the end of the Event. Infractions may be reported to the Race Director or the Stewards. Failure to provide the images or to deposit the card may result in a penalty. Appendix 10 applies.

Option 2: According to the terms of any Safety Protocol in place for the Event, Competitors may be required to upload the images from the pit gantry cameras after each session or after each pit stop, as notified on the Team Messaging Application. Failure to upload any such data when requested will be reported to the Stewards.

19.7. Onboard Driver-facing Safety Cameras

For safety reasons, Competitors must obtain and install an additional onboard Camera in each car throughout each Competition, and which will be facing towards the driver, so that the seat belts can be clearly seen. The choice of onboard driver-facing camera is up to the Team.

It is the responsibility of each Competitor to obtain the Onboard Safety Camera system and to install it in strict compliance with the relevant instructions. The weight of the Onboard Safety Camera system is included in the minimum weight of the car.

The camera must be switched on whenever the car is moving. Any infractions may be reported to the Stewards.

19.8. In-car marshalling system

An in-car marshalling system must be obtained by all Competitors and installed in each car in accordance with the instructions given. It will be the responsibility of each Team to rent this unit (see Appendix 7) and to ensure that this is working correctly at all times. Irrespective of the in-car marshalling light system, drivers must always abide by the instructions given by flags and/or light panels around the track. However, as an exception, the in-car marshalling system will be the primary method of communication in terms of FCY and SC and overrides the circuit flag and light signals solely in this respect. Flags, including black-and-white warning flags and blue flags may be shown on the displays, which will have the same value as any flag shown from the gantry at the Line.

19.9. Bronze Identification Lights

If so instructed by the Promoter, Competitors whose driver line-up includes a Bronze driver must obtain and install a Bronze Identification Light on the rear of the car, according to the instructions provided. This will be linked to the driver ID and will light up when the Bronze driver is in the car. Unless specified otherwise by a Bulletin or Sporting Note, the colour for this Bronze Identification Light must be pink.

19.10. Lifting Bars

As lifting bars are used to recover those cars which have suitable holes in their roof panels in accordance with their homologation, these holes must be identified and covered in accordance with appendix 13. Any car found to have non-compliant coverings, in particular when marshals are attempting to recover the car, will be reported to the Stewards.

19.11. 19.11 In-car Marshalling system

An in-car marshalling system must be obtained by all Competitors and installed in each car in accordance with the instructions given. It will be the responsibility of each Team to rent this unit (see Appendix 7) and to ensure that this is working correctly at all times.

Irrespective of the in-car marshalling light system, drivers must always abide by the instructions given by flags and/or light panels around the track. However, as an exception, the in-car marshalling system will be the primary method of communication in terms of FCY and SC and overrides the circuit flag and light signals solely in this respect.

Flags, including black-and-white warning flags and blue flags may be shown on the displays, which will have the same value as any flag shown from the gantry at the Line.

19.12. 19.12 Tyre Pressure Management System

All cars must have a Tyre Pressure Management System installed, connected to the data logger and properly calibrated. Any failure to do so will be reported to the Stewards. It must be operational throughout every session and any failures will be reported to the Stewards.

Any changes in the use of the TPM system will be communicated by Sporting Note during the Season.

19.13. 19.13 Fuel Sensor

a) All cars competing in the Fanatec GT Challenge Europe powered by AWS Endurance Cup must have a suitable fuel sensor installed, in order to measure the time that the fuel nozzle is connected. The Competitors are responsible for obtaining this sensor and installing it in compliance with the relevant instructions. It must operate correctly at all times during the sessions.

b) In the case of a failure confirmed by the Technical Delegate, the Pit Gantry Camera may be used to confirm the connection time, along with photographic evidence of any internal check of the time. Additionally, the length of each pit stop from pit in to pit out with no refuelling data must comply with a minimum time as stated in a Bulletin from the Stewards. Any team whose sensor fails during the race will be reported to the Stewards who may award any additional penalty they see fit.

c) Tests on the refuelling sensors may be requested during paid test sessions or free practice during any rounds of the Fanatec GT Challenge powered by AWS Endurance Cup. Teams will be requested to bring their cars to the pits and connect for the minimum refuelling time. It is not necessary to refuel, but for the car to be connected so it can be checked that the sensors are working correctly.

19.14. 19.14 XML Data Feed

Subject to any circuit or technical constraints, the Promoter will make an XML data feed available by cable in the pit lane during the Events. When possible, it will be available during any official test days or test sessions. The data provided remains the property of SRO Motorsports Group Ltd, and is for internal use by the Competitors only. No commercial use may be made of the data, and no distribution of the data may take place without specific written permission from SRO. Competitors should note that any live data will not have been checked or verified by the Organiser and the absence of any such data provision does not absolve the Competitor of the responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.

19.15. 19.15 Sporting Kit

Teams must purchase a Sporting Kit for each car entered, which covers the rental of items such as the Driver Display, the Lumirank panel, as well as the live data feed and the Team Messaging system. The cost of the Sporting Kit will be included with the entry fee, either for full-season or single-event entries. Please see Appendix 7.

19.16. ADR unit

In accordance with Article 1308 of Article 257A of Appendix J to the Code, ADR units are mandatory in all FIA GT3 cars homologated since 2016. The list of authorized units is given in Technical list 88, available on the FIA website. All teams must consult their manufacturer for fitting instructions in order to be in conformity with the technical regulations.

19.17. Mandatory Equipment

In case of failures of any essential mandatory sporting and technical equipment (data logger, fuel sensor, transponder, driver information display etc) which is essential for the good running of the race, teams may be ordered to adjust, replace or repair any such equipment under the aegis of the technical delegate and scrutineers, during any pit stop. Any such interventions will override the standard pit stop procedures in articles 37- 39 and will only take place further to instructions from the Technical Delegate

19.18.

In case of failures of any essential mandatory sporting and technical equipment (data logger, fuel sensor, transponder, driver information display etc) which is essential for the good running of the race, teams may be ordered to adjust, replace or repair any such equipment under the aegis of the technical delegate and scrutineers, during any pit stop. Any such interventions will override the standard pit stop procedures in articles 37- 39 and will only take place further to instructions from the Technical Delegate