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 referenced using `<ref>` tags and 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 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 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:Admin
- Join discussions on article Talk pages
Formula One Technical Wiki is a non-commercial, collaborative project. All contributions remain subject to review and moderation for accuracy and integrity.