Track Limits in F1: Rules & Penalties Explained

Track limits define the legal boundaries of the circuit in Formula 1. The white lines on the edge of the track mark the track limits, and drivers must keep at least part of the car within these boundaries at all times. Consistently exceeding track limits — running all four wheels over the white line — at designated corners results in a warning or time deletion. If a driver gains a lasting advantage by exceeding track limits during a race, they may receive a five-second time penalty.

Example: The stewards are reviewing that lap — he had all four wheels over the white line at turn seven, which is a designated track limits corner.