2010 · TECHNICAL
2010 Technical Regulations
2010 banned in-race refuelling, mirroring the 1984-1993 ban. Cars now had to complete the full race distance on a single fuel load. Minimum weight rose to account for the larger fuel tank. KERS remained legal but every team voluntarily abandoned it for the year — the combination of cost, weight and driver complaints made it uncompetitive given 2010's specific rules package. Double diffusers were still legal. Sebastian Vettel's first title with Red Bull-Renault.
Chapters
Refuelling banned
In-race refuelling, re-introduced in 1994, was banned again. The rule change shifted strategic weight from fuel-stop timing to tyre management. It persisted through the 2020s — no refuelling during races in modern F1.
Key changes
- In-race refuelling banned (end of 1994-2009 refuelling era).
Last updated: 2026-04-24
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