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:

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: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.

Help:Contributing

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