What is Parc Ferme?
A period, usually from qualifying to the race, when teams may make only minimal approved changes to the car. The term is French for closed park.
qualifying to race · minimal changes only
Under parc ferme, a team...
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With the cars in parc ferme, the engineers could not fix the setup mistake before the race.
In the illustration
The cover comes down over the car and a seal band closes the tool cabinet. Only the small wing adjuster key leaves its hook, makes one click on the front wing and returns.
In your team workspace, explain what a team may and may not change under parc ferme, then write a note to the crew for the evening after qualifying.
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