Help:Contributing

Contributing to Formula One Wiki

Thank you for your interest in contributing to the Formula One Wiki. This platform is an academically oriented, data-driven resource focused on the engineering, regulatory, and analytical dimensions of Formula One racing.

This guide explains how to contribute high-quality, structured content to the wiki.

📘 Who Can Contribute

Anyone with a registered account may contribute, but contributors are expected to:

• Maintain a scholarly tone and technical accuracy
• Cite all data and claims with reliable sources
• Follow the article structure and formatting guidelines
• Respect the collaborative and non-commercial nature of this project

🧱 What to Contribute

You may contribute to topics such as:

• Aerodynamics in Formula One
• Power units and hybrid systems
• Race strategy modelling
• Lap time and sector analysis
• FIA Technical Regulations
• Chassis and suspension design

You can also:

• Add references to existing articles
• Expand stub pages or correct inaccuracies
• Create pages for new technical concepts, innovations, or regulations

📐 Article Format and Structure

All new articles should follow a consistent academic format:

✅ Required Sections (when applicable)

• = Introduction =
• == Technical Overview ==
• == Analytical Models ==
• == Regulatory Implications ==
• == Circuit-Specific Considerations ==
• == Further Reading ==
• == References ==

Tables, equations, and diagrams are encouraged where they enhance clarity. Use:

• `<math>` for formulas
• `{| class="wikitable"}` for data tables
• `` at the bottom of each article

📚 Citation Requirements

All factual claims, data points, and technical standards must be listed under a `== References ==` section.

Prefer:

• FIA technical and sporting regulations
• Team technical briefings (public)
• Peer-reviewed or SAE papers
• Trusted engineering outlets (e.g., RaceTech, AMuS, The-Race)

Avoid:

• Unverified speculation
• Social media posts unless from official sources

🧠 Editorial Style

Please maintain an objective, technical tone:

• Use correct engineering terminology
• Avoid fan-style language (“awesome pass”, “epic move”)
• Emphasise clarity, precision, and structure

Use SI units, correct math notation, and avoid unnecessary abbreviations.

🏗️ Templates and Tools

You may use internal templates such as:

• `Template:Stub` – for pages that need further development
• `Template:CiteFIA` – for referencing FIA regulation documents (coming soon)
• `Template:Infobox Circuit`, `Template:Infobox Team` – standardise article headers (coming soon)

Visit Help:Templates for usage instructions (WIP).

📝 Importing from Wikipedia

Content from Wikipedia may be reused or adapted in this wiki under certain conditions.

Wikipedia is published under the Creative Commons Attribution–ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license, unless otherwise noted. This means:

• You may copy, adapt, and modify content from Wikipedia
• You must attribute the source
• You must release your version under the same license

What Not to Import

• Do not copy non-free images or content marked with a restrictive license
• Avoid importing overly casual or non-technical content without rewriting

Best Practices

Wikipedia is a great reference for:

• Definitions and history
• Chronologies of regulation or team development
• General overviews (to be rewritten with more depth)

But you should:

• Add your own analysis, data, and technical models
• Improve structure and technical tone
• Properly cite any reused content

By following these steps, you help maintain compliance with the license and respect the open-access collaboration between both platforms.

💬 How to Collaborate

For discussion:

• Use the article’s “Talk” page
• Start new topics with `== Topic Title ==`
• Sign with Formula (talk) 12:41, 5 August 2025 (UTC) to leave your name and timestamp

To request edits from others or get feedback, post in Contact Portal or Talk:Main Page.

🔒 Content Moderation

Pages may be protected or reverted if:

• Content is speculative or non-referenced
• Edits are vandalistic or off-topic
• Sources are unreliable

Repeated disregard of editorial guidelines may lead to account restriction.

🧪 Getting Started

1. Register via Special:CreateAccount

2. Read the formula:About page and explore existing pages

3. Create or improve articles using this format

4. Use Preview before saving changes

5. Be respectful and collaborative

👥 Need Help?

• Visit the Contact Portal
• Leave a message at User talk:Formula
• Join discussions on article Talk pages

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Formula One Technical Wiki is a non-commercial, collaborative project. All contributions remain subject to review and moderation for accuracy and integrity.