Championship and Website

The Local F1 Championship is open only to drivers from Malta and Gozo.

The official site for this championship is http://www.virtualracingmalta.com. The site will be updated frequently with required information like latest news, calendar, results, driver details, team details, track information, downloads and other data.

Teams and Drivers

Preferably a team must consist of two drivers.

Each team must use the assigned car colour code.

It is the responsability of the driver (player) to check the date and time for the next race.

Only registered players can compete in championship.

Event

Each event consists of:

1. Warm Up Session 1 - 8 Laps
2. Warm Up Session 2 - 8 Laps
3. Qualifying Session - 14 Minutes
4. Race

Qualifying Session

1. Qualifying Session takes place exactly after the warm up sessions have ended.

2. Qualifying Session is divided into two groups - Group A (1st drivers) and Group B (2nd drivers).

3. Both groups have 7 minutes of qualifying time.

4. Group B starts first, while Group A waits in pits.

5. Race director gives the go sign for Group A to leave pits.

6. No driver may enter pits for refueling.

7. The 109% rule is applied after qualifying session has ended. Drivers who do not achieve the minimum required lap time cannot participate in race.

Points

The top eight finishers in each Grand Prix score points towards both the drivers’ and the constructors’ world championships, according to the following scale:

1st Place - 10 Point
2nd Place - 08 Points
3rd Place - 06 Points
4th Place - 05 Points
5th Place - 04 Points
6th Place - 03 Points
7th Place - 02 Points
8th Place - 01 Point

Server

The Server is ONLINE 10 minutes before warm-up session. (Approx 09:20 p.m)

Rules and Regulations

CLAUSE A1 - The Formula 1 Championship driver's title will be awarded to the driver who has scored the highest number of points,  taking into consideration all the results obtained during the EVENTS which have actualy taken place.

CLAUSE A2 - The title for Formula 1 Championship constructor will be awarded to the make which has scored the highest number of points, results from both cars being  taken into account.

CLAUSE A3 - Drivers finishing first, second and third in the Championship must be present at the annual VRM Prize Giving Ceremony.

CLAUSE A4 - Transfer of Drivers. (Download: Clause A4)

CLAUSE B1 - If a race is suspended and cannot be resumed, no points will be awarded if the leader has completed less than two  laps, half points will be awarded if the  leader has completed more than two laps but less than 75% of the original race distance, and full points will be awarded if the leader has completed more than 75% of the original race distance.

CLAUSE B2 - Drivers will be disqualified from championship, if they miss 4 official races in a row for any reason what so ever.

CLAUSE B3 - A race is stopped immediately by race director if one or more drivers do not leave the grid after green light. (Download: Clause B3)

CLAUSE B4 - To qualify for race a driver must achieve a time at least equal to the 109% of the time recorded by the fastest driver in qualifying session; exceptions to the rule may be made at the discretion of the race director. Any driver who has not qualified at the end of the last qualiyfing cannot take any further part in the event.

CLAUSE B5 - If a race is postponed for a valid reason, the event is then rescheduled 15 days after the last event in official calendar.

CLAUSE B6 - Drivers finishing 1st, 2nd and 3rd, in a race, must use a re-used engine in the next race in which his team competes. This engine can only be used twice. Therefore a new engine will be used in the next race irrespective of the position obtained. (Download: Clause B6)

CLAUSE B7 - Drivers who sufferred a disconnection or some other technical problems and are still present on track during race end; will be eligible for points irrespective of the numbers of laps covered.

CLAUSE B8 - Each driver/team must drop the points of one championship race in both the driver's and constructors' championship. The points will be updated after each official race always dropping the lowest points scored by the driver and team. The dropped points will be displayed in red.

REG Q01 - At no time may a car reverse or turn back to enter in pits during qualification or race. (Download: REG Q01) (Direct Penalty)

REG Q02 - Drivers leaving the pits must wait in pit exit if cars are approaching.

REG Q03 - At no time may a car enter in pits from exit section.

REG Q04 - Drivers hitting other drivers in pits during refueling is strictly prohibited. (Direct Penalty)

REG Q05 - Drivers waiting in pits during qualification session, must keep their car stationary in a pit box. (Direct Penalty)

REG Q06 - During qualification session cars must wait stationary in pit boxes.

REG Q07 - During qualification session no car can enter pits for refueling.

REG Q08 - Drivers not participating in qualifying cannot take any further part in the event.

REG R01 - No backward driving.

REG R02 - Cars must be kept positioned straight on grid until green light.

REG R03 - Pushing drivers from the back is stricltly prohibited.

REG R04 - Hitting drivers from the side is strictly prohibited.

REG R05 - Hitting intentionally other drivers to cause car damage is strictly prohibited. (Direct Penalty)

REG R06 - Backmarkers must give immediatly way to faster cars and make no resistance until the car has overtaken completly. (Download: REG R06) (Direct Penalty)

REG R07 - Drivers repeatedly taking advantage by cutting through grass or chicanes will be penalised.

REG R08 - Drivers who intend to retire, must park their car in a safe area of the track.

REG R09 - Drivers are not allowed to zig-zag on the track, causing blocking or disturbance to other drivers.

REG R10 - Drivers rejoining the race after accidentally leaving the track (eg. in sand), must not be of any obstacle to any other drivers on track.

REG R11 - Completly stopping on track during warmup, qualification and races is strictly prohibited.

REG R12 - Hitting opponent's cars intentionally after race is strictly prohibited

REG R13 - Drivers must drive in a responsible manner which does not cause danger to other competitors, either on track or in pitlane.

REG R14 - Drivers failing to use the re-used engine during race start, will be given a grid position penalty. (Download: REG R14)

REG R15 - If a driver overpass another driver by taking advantage of any shortcut (example cut grass or chicane), the driver must give way back immediatly.

REG R16 - Drivers going in or coming out of pits for refuelling must follow the pit lane lines. (Download: REG R16) (Direct Penalty)

REG R17 - Drivers left without fuel in tank during race, including last lap must drive carefully outside of racing line without disturbing other drivers.

REG G01 - Drivers must use their real names.

REG G02 - Don't insult other drivers or use foul language. (Direct Penalty)

REG G03 - Teams must use their assigned car color.

REG G04 - The car must be driven by the registered driver only.

REG G05 - If not taking part in event, drivers must report at least 30 mins before.

REG G06 - Evidence showing that any teams or drivers are teaming-up will be heavily penalized. (Direct Penalty)

REG G07 - Obey the race directer's instructions.

Protests

1. Protests must be submitted within 48hrs after the race has ended.

2. The protest must be sent to the chairman on this email address: jefcam@euroweb.net.mt

3. A detailed description of incident, lap number, drivers involved and screenshots must be included in protest.

4. Protests received late and not well documented will be rejected.

Disciplinary Board - Processing of Protests

1. The Protest recieved by the chairman is forwarded immediately to the eligable board of discipline members.

2. Each eligable board member must evaluate the case and report back his decision (verdict and penalty inflicted) to the chairman, as soon as possible.

3. The chairman then formulates the final report, based on the reports recieved.

4. The final report is sent to all members of club within 7 days. This decision is final in any dispute.

Disciplinary Levels

Disciplinary board members have the power to impose various penalties on a driver if he commits an offence during a race. Offences may include track cutting, corner cutting, causing an avoidable accident, unfairly blocking another driver, impeding another driver when being lapped, careless driving in track or pit lane, etc.

Level 1 - Warning

(Only a verbal warning is given)

Level 2 - Grid Position Penalty

(Disciplinary members may choose to enforce this penalty whereby they can force a driver to drop a number of grid positions at the next Grand Prix. So even if the driver in question goes on to qualify in pole position, he will in fact start that race from the indicated place.)

Level 3 - Drive Through Penalty

(The driver must enter the pits, drive through the pit lane at the pit-lane speed limit and rejoin the race without stopping. Depending on the length of the pit lane this can cost a driver a significant amount of time. During this time the driver’s team are not permitted to work on the car and no refueling permitted. This penalty must be completed in the first 5 laps of the race. Failure to do so may result in a black flag and the driver being excluded from the race).

Level 4 - Stop and Go Penalty

(More severe is the n-second time penalty (also commonly known as a stop-go penalty) where the driver must not only enter the pits, but must also stop for n seconds at his pit before rejoining the race. During this time the driver’s team are not permitted to work on the car and no refuelling permitted). Failure to complete penalty may result in a black flag and the driver being excluded from the race).

Level 5 - Disqualification, Suspension or Exclusion

(Depending on the gravity of the incident, the driver may be disqualified from race, be suspended for a number of races or excluded from the whole championship season)

Level 6 - Withdrawal of Championship Points

(Driver or Team may have point deductions. In extreme cases level 6 may be applied with level 1 to 5)

Direct Penalties

REG Q01 - A minimum of Level 5.1 penalty.

REG Q04 & REG Q05 - A minimum of Level 3 or Level 4 penalty subject to case.

REG R05- A minimum of Level 3 to Level 6 penalty subject to case.

REG R06 - A minimum of Level 3 to Level 5.1 penalty subject on case.

REG G02 - A minimum of Level 2 to Level 4 penalty subject to case during chat session.

REG G06 - A minimum of Level 6 + Level 5.1.

REG R14 - A minimum of Level 2 penalty.

REG R16 - A minimum of Level 3 penalty.