Rules

League entry requirements

Reliable internet connection
You must use your real name on the server, hiding behind a nickname or alias is not permitted.

Race weekend schedule:

Race regulations

Refueling is allowed during the race
It is mandatory to use two different tire compounds during the race.
You may start the race on any compound, regardless of the tires used in qualifying.
50% of real F1 distances (approx. 150 km).

Participation Requirements

You must complete at least 10 laps on the hotlaps server by the start of qualifying! Anyone who fails to meet this requirement must start from the back of the grid! Deviations from this rule are only possible pending individual assessment.
We require feedback regarding participation by 18:00 on every race day. Voting takes place in the designated channel using the YES or NO format. "I DON'T KNOW" is not an option by this time. Failing to respond in time may result in the loss of permanent driver status.

Scoring

1st: 15 points

2nd: 12 points

3rd: 10 points

4th: 8 points

5th: 6 points

6th: 5 points

7th: 4 points

8th: 3 points

9th: 2 points

10th: 1 point

Below 10th: Every finisher receives 1 point.

Points are awarded only to drivers who complete 80% of the race distance.

The tie-braker for the sum of the points is 'more higher point scoring'

Allowed assists:

Race conditions:

Race weekend conduct:

CHAT STOP is in effect during qualifying and the race. Exceptions are made only if a driver has a specific issue justifying the message, or for admin announcements.
The race will only be restarted in case of disconnections or major accident involving many drivers.
Maintain a safe distance from the car ahead to be able to react to any unexpected slowing or changes in direction.
One change of direction is allowed while defending. Changing direction in the braking zone is allowed only if it is not dangerous to the attacker.
If the defender is not fully ahead (a full car length), they must leave at least one car's width of space for the attacker.
The attacker must drive in a way that does not endanger the defender.
Crossing track limits with all four wheels to gain an advantage is FORBIDDEN! The white line represents the track boundary at all times.
In a lapping scenario, the lapping driver (usually the faster car) is entitled to the racing line.
You may only return to the track if it is not dangerous to the ones on the track.
Sportsmanlike behavior is expected!
Insulting others or using profanity is FORBIDDEN!

General penalty guidelines:

Minor Offense (e.g., spinning another driver, overtaking by cutting the track): 15 seconds / 3 grid drops.
Major Offense (e.g., completely missing a braking point and ruining another driver's race): 25 seconds / 5 grid drops.
A minor offense can be nullified if the offender slows down sufficiently or gives the position back to the affected driver.
Penalties are primarily time penalties. If a time penalty has no actual effect, it converts to a grid penalty.
Grid penalties are carried over to the next race weekend the driver attends. If the penalty cannot be fully served, it does not get carried over to a third weekend.

Protest rules:

Protests must be submitted by 23:59 on race day. Protests received after this time will not be accepted.
Protests are only accepted if they include, the time and the location of the incident as well as the name of the driver involved.