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F1 ESPORTS SERIES 2017

SEMI-FINAL RULES

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Introduction

The F1 Esports Series 2017 comprises three stages of competition:

(a) a qualifying round, which shall determine 40 drivers who shall qualify to compete in the Semi-

Final (as defined below) (each a ‘Driver’), as follows:

a. a qualification round consisting of a public online qualification round which shall

determine 30 Drivers to compete in the Semi-Final;

b. an invitation-only league championship qualifying which shall determine nine (9) Drivers

to compete in the Semi-Final; and

c. the selection of one (1) wildcard entry to compete as a Driver in the Semi-Final,

(together the ‘Qualifying Round’);

(b) a second stage consisting of the Drivers playing the official F1 2017 video game (‘Game’):

a. a briefing session (including any other activities required by F1 in relation to the Semi-

Final and F1 Esports Series 2017 more generally) at the Gfinity Arena, Fulham Broadway,

Fulham Road, London, SW6 1BW (‘Gfinity Arena’) from 4pm on 9 October 2017 (or such

other time as notified to all Drivers by F1) for all Drivers to attend, unless a Driver has

agreed alternative arrangements with F1 in writing (‘Briefing Session’);

b. a live semi-final event to take place at the Gfinity Arena on 10 October 2017 which shall

determine 20 qualifying drivers to compete at the Final (as defined below) (the ‘Semi-

Final’); and

c. a media and content day for those Drivers requested to attend and participate by F1 on

11 October 2017 at the Gfinity Arena (‘Content Day’); and

(c) a live final event in Abu Dhabi which shall determine the ultimate winner (and runners up) who

shall receive the prizes as determined in accordance with the Competition and Prize Rules

(available here https://f1esports.com/terms-and-conditions) to take place on 24 and 25

November 2017 (the ‘Final’).

These rules (the ‘Semi-Final Rules’) relate to the second stage of the F1 Esports Series 2017, being the

Semi-Final and the Content Day.

Advancing to the Final will depend on participating in and qualifying to proceed from the Semi-Final

and fully taking part in the Content Day. If a Driver qualifies for the Final in accordance with these

Semi-Final Rules, he or she must be available and able to physically attend the Final (and allow

sufficient time for travel to such events) and accept the rules relating to the Final (the ‘Final Rules’).

Formula One Digital Media Limited (‘F1’) is the operator of the F1 Esports Series 2017 and reserves

the right to alter, amend or supplement these Semi-Final Rules from time to time.

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SEMI-FINAL RULES

1. PROMOTER AND INCORPORATION OF TERMS

1.1 The promoter and operator of the F1 Esports Series 2017 is Formula One Digital Media Limited (‘F1’).

1.2 By F1 permitting the Drivers who have progressed through the Qualifying Round to participate in the Semi-Final, each Driver accepts the following terms and conditions (the ‘Terms and Conditions’):

a) the Sporting and Qualifying rules (available here https://f1esports.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/F1Esports-rulebook-30.08.17.pdf) and the League Championship Qualifying Route Rules (available here [●]) (in each case, as applicable) (the ‘Qualifying Rules’), these Semi-Final Rules, the Final Rules (if applicable) and any additional rules and/or terms and conditions relating to the F1 Esports Series 2017 communicated to me by F1 from time to time (together the ‘Sporting Rules’);

b) the Competition and Prize Rules of the F1 Esports Series 2017 (available here https://f1esports.com/terms-and-conditions) (‘Competition and Prize Rules’);

c) any handbook(s) for Drivers or for parents and guardians relating to the F1 Esports Series, which can be found at https://f1esports.com/rules; and

d) the terms of use and the privacy policy of f1esports.com (the ‘Website’) as updated from time to time, which are available at https://f1esports.com/legal-notice. Please note that any other website used in relation to the F1 Esports Series 2017 will also have terms of use, which will apply to your use of such site and F1 is able to take no responsibility for such site(s), their terms or use or any related liability.

1.3 In respect of the Semi-Final, if there is any conflict between the Qualifying Rules, the Semi-Final Rules and the Final Rules, these Semi-Final Rules shall prevail.

2. EQUIPMENT AND SETTINGS

2.1 The Drivers will complete the qualifying session and all races in the Semi-Final on a PC racing

station with driver wheel and pedals. There shall be ten racing stations at the Gfinity Arena in

total. The Drivers will be allocated a racing station by F1 (in its sole discretion).

2.2 All racing stations will be the same in all material respects. Such allocation shall be determined

by F1 (in its sole discretion) and such determination shall be final. Drivers will not be permitted

to alter the set-up of the racing stations in any way other than making adjustments within the

pre-set parameters allowed by the racing stations (e.g. adjustment of seat distance to

pedals/wheel).

2.3 All racing (whether in a qualifying session or a heat in the Semi-Final) must be played on the

settings set out in Schedule 1. An F1 Esports Series official shall ensure the settings are applied

correctly before the start of each session. No variations to these settings are permitted under

any circumstances, unless F1 determines otherwise.

3. SEMI-FINAL

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3.1 The proposed schedule for the Semi-Final is set out in Schedule 2. This is a guide only and is

subject to change or amendment by F1 (acting in its sole discretion). An up to date version of

the schedule (the ‘Semi-Final Timetable’) shall be communicated to all Drivers at the Driver

briefing that shall take place immediately before the first SF Qualifying Session.

3.2 It is each Driver’s responsibility to present himself/herself ready to compete in his or her

qualifying session and all relevant races. If F1 is unable to contact a Driver 30 minutes before

the start of any qualifying session or race as set out in the Semi-Final Timetable, the Driver will

be reported as a “no show” and the qualifying session or race (as the case may be) may

commence without the relevant Driver regardless of whether that Driver has arrived. Any delay

caused by a Driver that is not ready to compete at the scheduled time may result in a penalty

being awarded to such Driver.

3.3 The Semi-Final shall be structured as follows:

Qualifying

3.3.1 a qualifying session, where the Drivers shall complete qualifying laps (as further detailed

at clause 3.4 below) at the relevant time during the morning session (each a ‘SF

Qualifying Session’). The purpose of the SF Qualifying Sessions is to seed the Drivers

into four heats (‘Heats’).

Heats

3.3.2 following the SF Qualifying Session and subsequent allocation of the Drivers into the

Heats, the Drivers shall complete two separate races (as further detailed at paragraph

3.9 below) as follows:

(a) the Drivers shall complete the first race (in their respective Heat) at the relevant

time during the afternoon session (‘Heat Race 1’); and

(b) the Drivers shall complete the second race (again, in their respective Heat) at the

relevant time during the evening session (‘Heat Race 2’).

SF Qualifying Session

3.4 Each SF Qualifying Session shall involve Drivers completing laps over a set time period as

follows:

Car Track

Driver’s choice (in accordance with clause 3.7)

Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Brazil)

3.5 The Drivers shall be divided into four ‘qualifying groups’ of ten Drivers (‘Qualifying Group’). The

Qualifying Groups shall be determined by F1 (in its sole discretion) and such determination shall

be final. Drivers shall be able to complete as many (or as few laps) as they wish during the set

time period. A Driver may increase his or her chances of recording a faster time, the more laps

they complete.

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3.6 Each Qualifying Group shall, in turn, complete a SF Qualifying Session. The objective of the SF

Qualifying Session is for the Drivers to set the fastest single lap time round the track (‘Qualifying

Time’).

3.7 All cars shall be set to equal performance for the purpose of the SF Qualifying Session. Drivers

shall be allocated the car they shall drive in the SF Qualifying Session by F1. F1’s determination

as to the car to be driven by each Driver shall be final.

3.8 Once each of the Qualifying Groups has completed the SF Qualifying Session, the Drivers shall

be seeded into four Heats of ten Drivers based on their Qualifying Time (as compared against

all the other Drivers; 1st being the fastest Driver overall, 2nd the second fastest Driver overall,

and so on). The Heats shall be made up of the Drivers as follows:

Heat 1 Heat 2 Heat 3 Heat 4

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

8th 7th 6th 5th

9th 10th 11th 12th

16th 15th 14th 13th

17th 18th 19th 20th

24th 23rd 22nd 21st

25th 26th 27th 28th

32nd 31st 30th 29th

33rd 34th 35th 36th

40th 39th 38th 37th

Heats

3.9 The Heats shall involve Drivers competing against each other in the following races:

Heat Race 1

Car Track

Driver’s choice (in accordance with clause 3.11)

Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Brazil)

Heat Race 2

Car Track

As chosen in Heat Race 1 (in accordance with clause 3.11)

Silverstone Circuit (UK)

3.10 The objective of Heat Race 1 and Heat Race 2 is for Drivers to finish each race as high up the

final driver standings as possible.

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3.11 All cars shall be set to equal performance for the purpose of Heat Race 1 and Heat Race 2.

Drivers shall be able to choose the car they shall drive in the Heats (the same car will be used in

Heat Race 1 and Heat Race 2) as follows: the Driver with the fastest Qualifying Time in each

Heat has first pick amongst the other Drivers in that Heat, the Driver with the second fastest

Qualifying Time has second pick amongst the remaining Drivers in that Heat and so on until all

Drivers have chosen a different car.

3.12 Following determination of the composition of each Heat and the Drivers’ choice of cars, each

Heat shall, in turn, complete Heat Race 1. The Drivers’ starting position on the grid for Heat

Race 1 shall be decided by the SF Qualifying Session so that the Driver with the fastest Qualifying

Time in the respective Heat shall be given grid position 1, the Driver with the second fastest

Qualifying Time in the same respective Heat shall be given grid position 2 and so on.

3.13 The grid position for Heat Race 2 shall be decided by the outcome of Heat Race 1 so that the

Driver that finished in first place in the respective Heat Race 1 shall be given grid position 1, the

Driver that finished in second place in the same respective Heat Race 1 shall be given grid

position 2 and so on.

3.14 Following the conclusion of each Heat Race 1 and Heat Race 2, the Drivers shall be awarded

points depending upon a Driver’s finishing position in each respective race as follows:

3.15 Following the award of points detailed at clause 3.14, a Driver’s aggregate score over both races

in his or her Heat shall be their ‘Total Score’.

1st 25 Points

2nd 18 Points

3rd 15 Points

4th 12 Points

5th 10 Points

6th 8 Points

7th 6 Points

8th 4 Points

9th 2 Points

10th 1 Points

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4. QUALIFICATION

4.1 In F1’s sole determination, the Drivers with the best Total Scores from the Semi-Final shall

progress to the Final as follows:

(a) the Drivers with the top 5 highest Total Scores from Heat 1;

(b) the Drivers with the top 5 highest Total Scores from Heat 2;

(c) the Drivers with the top 5 highest Total Scores from Heat 3; and

(d) the Drivers with the top 5 highest Total Scores from Heat 4.

(together, the ‘Finalists’).

4.2 In the event that a Driver ties on points with another Driver following the determination of the

Driver’s Total Score, the Driver’s whose aggregate fastest laps across both Heat Race 1 and Heat

Race 2 (i.e. the fastest lap from Heat Race 1 plus the fastest lap from Heat Race 2) will be

considered higher-placed. If such aggregate times are the same then the Driver who recorded

the quickest Qualifying Time as between those Drivers will be considered higher-placed.

5. PROCEEDING IN THE F1 ESPORTS SERIES 2017

5.1 The Finalists will be announced to all Drivers at the end of the Semi-Final on 10 October 2017.

5.2 Where a Finalist is unable to attend the Final, or unable to demonstrate to F1’s satisfaction that

they are willing and able to attend the Final, or where reasonably necessary for disciplinary,

operational or similar reasons, F1 reserves the right to replace such Finalist with alternative

Drivers. Where reasonably practicable, F1 will replace the relevant Finalist with the next highest

scoring Driver from the relevant Heat through which the original Finalist qualified.

5.3 F1 will have no responsibility to any Finalist who fails to demonstrate that they are willing and

able to attend the Final.

6. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

6.1 By participating in the Semi-Final, each Driver agrees that:

6.1.1 he or she shall attend the Briefing Session unless he or she has agreed alternative

arrangements with F1 in writing; and

6.1.2 if he or she qualifies to the Final he or she shall make themselves available to the extent

required by F1 at all times on the Content Day.

The Drivers acknowledge that the Briefing Session and, if applicable, the Content Day

may include interviews, recordings, press and marketing activities required by F1 in

preparation for the Semi-Final and, if applicable, the Final and in relation to the F1

Esports Series 2017 more generally.

6.2 Each Driver further agrees that any content produced in accordance with clause 6.1 shall be

used and dealt with in accordance with the driver agreement that each Driver has entered into

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with F1 prior to the Semi-Final relating to their participation in the Semi-Final and, if applicable

the Content Day and the Final (‘Driver Agreement’) (including the use and reproduction by or

on behalf of F1 of their images and any footage captured of them).

6.3 Drivers shall not do or permit anything to be done which might adversely affect any of F1’s

commercial rights or the value of its commercial rights and shall not be entitled to exploit any

commercial rights or any agreement (including the endorsement and/or promotion of any

products or services) other than as expressly agreed in writing with F1.

6.4 All Drivers agree to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the F1 Esports

Series 2017 in all respects.

7. GENERAL RULES

Communication

7.1 Any communication in respect of the F1 Esports Series whilst at the Semi-Final must be done

through an F1 Esport Series Official in person at the Semi-Final. F1 does not take responsibility if

an attempt to communicate is made through any other channel. F1 does not take responsibility

if an attempt to communicate is made through any other channel, including by email or by raising

a support ticket or any other communication made through the Website.

Sponsorship/branding

7.2 Third party sponsorship and/or commercial branding of any kind are strictly prohibited in the

F1 Esports Series 2017 and Drivers may not display, advertise or imply any commercial

association during the F1 Esports Series 2017, in both cases other than as required in or

pursuant to the Driver Agreement.

Attire

7.3 Participants must wear appropriate attire in accordance with the Driver Agreement. F1 reserves

the right to prohibit the use of attire that is deemed inappropriate.

Forfeit

7.4 If a Driver chooses to forfeit a race or qualifying session or otherwise fails to complete a race or

qualifying session for any reason, they will forfeit that race or qualifying session (as applicable)

and forfeit any points or lap time associated with that race or qualifying sessions (as applicable).

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Equipment Tampering

7.5 Drivers may not touch or handle provided equipment after a session has started. Drivers who

require assistance with their equipment should ask assistance from an F1 Esports Series official.

7.6 Drivers will be provided hardware to use during events. Any technical issues found by the driver

must be raised immediately with an F1 Esports Series official and before the relevant session

begins where possible.

Disputes

7.7 Any dispute that a Driver may have must be made as soon as possible by contacting an F1

Esports Series official and in any event by no later than the point at which the Drivers are asked

to leave their racing stations at the end of the relevant qualifying session or race.

Decisions

7.8 F1 has a right to decide decisions in accordance with these Semi-Final Rules, outside these Semi-

Final Rules, or even against these Semi-Final Rules in special cases to guarantee fair play and to

ensure the spirit of the F1 Esports Series 2017 is upheld. Drivers agree to be bound by F1’s final

decisions of and anyone acting on F1’s behalf.

Finality of Decisions

7.9 All decisions regarding the interpretation of these rules, Driver eligibility, scheduling and staging of the F1 Esports Series, and penalties for misconduct, lie solely with F1, whose decisions are final. F1’s decisions cannot be appealed and shall not give rise to any claim for monetary damages or any other legal or equitable remedy.

Race Etiquette

7.10 Race etiquette rules will be enforced in all events conducted throughout the F1 Esports Series

2017. Intentional foul play including, but not limited to:

o Ringing;

o Faking;

o Cutting tracks;

o Pitting;

o Obstruction of other vehicles; and

o Ramming

shall fall foul of such rules and result in immediate forfeit of participation in the F1 Esports

Series 2017 and eligibility to claim any prize. The violation of race etiquette will be at the sole

determination of F1. All Drivers that race in the Semi-Final are not allowed to discuss

competition decisions and competition intel in any stream chats and other public places.

Cheating, Gameplay and gaining an unfair advantage

7.11 No forms of be cheating, gameplay, gamesmanship or gaining an unfair advantage in any way

will be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to;

Hardware modification

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Any modification made to a piece of hardware allowing it function in a way the manufacturer

did not intend.

Hacking Hacking is defined as any modification made to the Game by any person or such other relevant

version as is used in the F1 Esports Series.

Exploiting game glitches Exploiting is defined as intentionally using any in-game bug to seek an advantage. Exploiting is

defined as any game function that, in the sole determination of F1, is not functioning as

intended.

Impersonation (including playing under another Driver’s account) Playing under another player’s account or soliciting, inducing, encouraging or directing someone

else to play under another player’s account.

Collusion Collusion is defined as any agreement among two (2) or more players and/or other persons to

affect any competition or race and/or opposing players,

or any other behaviour as determined to be cheating, gameplay, gamesmanship or gaining an

unfair advantage in any way by F1. Additionally, Drivers may not intentionally delay or slow

gameplay, including but not limited to stalling, disconnecting network cables, interruption of

network connectivity, or any other known or unknown manner of tampering with gameplay

Betting

7.12 No betting or gambling by any Driver or anyone connected to any Driver, relating to or in

connection with the F1 Esports Series 2017 is allowed under any circumstances and no Driver

or related person may benefit directly or indirectly from any betting or gambling in connection

with the F1 Esports Series 2017.

Bribery and Gifts

7.13 Participants shall not offer or accept any gift or reward to or from anyone for services promised, rendered, or to be rendered in connection with the F1 Esports Series 2017, including services related to defeating or attempting to defeat a competing Driver or services designed to throw or fix a any event (or part of an event) of the F1 Esports Series 2017.

Drugs and Alcohol

7.14 The use of drugs or alcohol may lead to disruptive behaviour. Drivers believed to be under the influence of drugs at any given time during an event of the F1 Esports Series 2017 will be removed from the event and disqualified from taking part in any F1 Esports Series. For this purpose, "any given time during the event" covers 24 hours prior to a Driver arriving at the Semi-Final, to 24 hours after the conclusion of such event. No Driver should be under the influence of alcohol or drugs during an event. The excessive drinking of alcohol and taking of any illegal or performance enhancing drugs is strictly forbidden at any time during an event of the F1 Esports Series.

Competitive Integrity

7.15 Drivers will compete at the best of their ability at all times during the F1 Esports Series 2017.

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Unsportsmanlike Behaviour

7.16 Any offensive, disrespectful or unsportsmanlike behaviour (including but not limited to insults

and physical violence and including any behaviour which in F1’s opinion may bring it, any of its

affiliates, the F1 Esports Series 2017 or the F1 sport in general into disrepute) connected to the

F1 Esports Series 2017 will be punished and may lead to disqualification.

Conduct

7.17 Drivers must be respectful of the staff involved in the F1 Esports Series 2017, tournament

organisers, sponsors, and/or partners. Drivers and their parents and guardians must not use

obscene gestures, language, or offensive comments during tournament activity, including:

• Hate speech or discriminatory behaviour; Drivers may not use language that is deemed by F1 to be obscene, foul, vulgar, insulting,

threatening, abusive, libellous, slanderous, defamatory or otherwise offensive or

objectionable; or promote or incite hatred or discriminatory conduct, in or near the

Match area, at any time, off or on broadcast. Participants may not use any facilities,

services or equipment provided or made available by F1 or its contractors to post,

transmit, disseminate or otherwise make available any such prohibited

communications. Participants may not use this type of language on social media or

during any public facing events such as streaming. Language that is deemed to be in

violation of the Terms and Conditions is punishable at the sole discretion of F1.

• Violent or physical aggression or behaviour; Abuse of F1, its affiliates, press, attendees, or other Drivers will not be tolerated.

Drivers and their guests (if any) must treat all individuals attending an event with

respect.

• Harassment of any kind; Harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Harassment is defined as systematic,

hostile and repeated acts taking place over a considerable period of time, which are

intended to isolate or ostracize a person and/or affect the dignity of the person.

• Discriminatory words, phrases, or gestures; Participants may not offend the dignity or integrity of a country, private person or group

of people through contemptuous or discriminatory words or actions on account of race,

skin colour, ethnic, national or social origin, gender, language, religion, political opinion

or any other opinion, financial status, birth or any other status, sexual orientation or any

other reason.

• Any “sound-alike” or “look-alike” words or phrases that reference these topics;

• Any other type of conduct deemed inappropriate at the discretion of F1 or a F1 Esports Series official; and/or

• Harassment/Trolling

8. ON TRACK RULES

Driver drops

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8.1 If a Driver does not complete a race for any reason not permitted by F1 (acting reasonably) (for

example, the Driver’s rage), there will be no type of re-start of the session or race and such

attempt shall be disregarded for the purposes of the F1 Esports Series 2017 and the Driver may

be disqualified from the F1 Esports Series 2017.

8.2 Drivers may not end a race under any circumstances without prior approval from F1. Failure to

abide by this rule may result in a penalty.

8.3 If four (4) or more Drivers do not complete a race for whatever reason (for example, without

any limitation, power outage), the session or race (as the case may be) may be re-started.

Observers

8.4 Observers (for example spotters) are not allowed within the Game or at the Semi-Final (other

than F1 Esports Series official or a person engaged by F1 or a party on its behalf in the hosting,

management, production, recording and/or broadcasting of the Semi-Final or a relevant

Driver’s parent or guardian (but under no circumstance shall they be permitted to interfere with

any session whatsoever).

Track behaviour

8.5 As the F1 Esports Series 2017 is a serious racing championship, on track behaviour has to be in

line with sportsman-like behaviour and appropriate clean racing as set out below:

o Passing - The responsibility for the decision to pass another car, and to do it safely,

rests with the overtaking Driver. The overtaken Driver should be aware that he/she is

being passed and must not impede the pass by “Blocking” (as defined below). A Driver

who does not watch his/her mirrors or who appears to be blocking another car seeking

a pass may be penalised. The act of passing is initiated when the trailing car’s front

wing overlaps with the lead car’s rear wing. The act of passing is complete when the

trailing car’s rear wing is ahead of the lead car’s front wing.

o Avoidable Contact - Drivers who cause contact which could be avoided by taking due

care and attention during a race are likely to be penalised.

o Punting - The term “punting” is defined as nose to tail (or side-of-the-nose to side-of-

the-tail) contact, where the leading car is significantly knocked off of the racing line.

Once the trailing car has its front wheel next to the driver of the other vehicle, it is

considered that the trailing car has a right to be there, and that the leading Driver must

leave the trailing Driver enough “racing room.” In most cases, “racing room” is defined

as “at least three quarters of one car width.” If adequate racing room is left for the

trailing car, and there is incidental contact made between the cars, the contact will be

considered “side-to-side.”

o Rough Driving - Any Driver, deemed by a F1 Esports Series official displaying rough or

unsportsmanlike driving may be penalised. The F1 Esports Series official shall

determine the course of action. If a Driver is determined, by the F1 Esports Series

official to be at fault in a collision that sent the other car significantly off the track,

he/she may be servery penalised.

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o Blocking - A Driver may choose to defend his/her racing line so long as it is not

considered “Blocking”. “Blocking” is defined as two consecutive line changes to “defend

his/her line,” and in doing so, impedes the vehicle that is trying to pass with each of the

two consecutive movements. If, in the case of side-to-side contact, one of the two cars

leaves the racing surface (involuntarily) then it may still be considered “a racing

incident.”

o Right to the Line - The Driver in front has the right to choose any line, so long as not to

be considered Blocking. The Driver attempting to make a pass shall have the right to

the line when their front wheel is next to the Driver of the other vehicle.

o Race Pace - It is prohibited for any Driver to come to a complete stop on or beside the

circuit without good reason or the intention of retiring and leaving the race. It is

prohibited for any Driver to wilfully drive their car at 60% or less of their usual race

pace, either on or off the track during racing conditions. This is commonly referred to as

“Sandbagging”.

o Driving the Wrong Way - Driving the wrong way during any race will result in

disqualification from the event. In extreme circumstances, permission to drive in the

wrong direction can be sought from F1 but must be undertaken in a safe and controlled

manner

o Two wheels – At least two wheels must remain in between the track boundaries at all

times. This does not apply to situations in which it happens occasionally but as soon as

this is a Driver’s racing line or a Driver gets an advantage with doing it, he/she can be

penalised.

Penalties

8.6 Time penalties will be given to Drivers who break race etiquette (penalties may be applied by

F1 in addition to any automatic penalty awarded from the Driver playing the Game). These time

penalties are set as 5 seconds by default but may vary based on the severity of the incident. As

per any clause in these Semi-Final Rules, the head F1 Esports Series official will have the final

call on the time penalty given to the offending Driver.

Live-marshalling

8.7 The Semi-Final shall be attended by F1 Esports Series officials (the race-marshals) who shall be

responsible for on the day adjudication (including administrating any penalty or other warning,

in accordance with these Semi-Final Rules).

Track order

8.8 The tracks raced and the order in which they are raced is as set out in these Semi-Final Rules,

unless otherwise determined and communicated to the Drivers by F1 in its sole discretion.

Inviting Additional Drivers

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8.9 Inviting additional Drivers to the F1 Esports Series 2017 lobby is strictly prohibited.

9. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

Consequences

9.1 If any clause of these Semi-Final Rules are broken, a standard formal procedure will take place

as punishment. The procedure is as follows (penalties may be applied by F1 in addition to any

automatic penalty awarded from the Driver playing the Game).

Warnings (No penalty applied but discrepancy noted by F1 Esports Series officials)

a) If a Driver leaves the track but this is due to a Driver mistake and no advantage is gained

then a warning may be applied. Warnings will accumulate and a 5 second penalty may

be applied for every 10 warnings accumulated.

b) Warnings may also be applied if the Driver is deemed to have broken any rule

referenced in clause 8.5 of these Semi-Final Rules but these rule breaks were not

deemed to have been intentional and no advantage was gained or disadvantage was

caused to other Drivers.

Amber Strike (5 Second Time Penalty)

Drivers who break any rules referenced in clause 8.5 of these Semi-Final Rules and gain a

minor advantage or cause a minor disadvantage to another Driver may be given a 5 second

penalty per incident.

Red Strike (Additional 10 Second Time Penalty)

Drivers who break any rules referenced in clause 8.5 of these Semi-Final Rules and gain a major

advantage or cause a major disadvantage to another Driver may be given a 10 second penalty

per incident.

Black Strike (Disqualification)

a) Drivers who intentionally break any rules referenced in clause 8.5 of these Semi-Final

Rules and purposely cause themselves or any other Driver a disadvantage may be

disqualified for the race.

b) Drivers whose conduct is deemed unacceptable may be disqualified from the race.

For example, Warnings are given but not limited to; cutting corners and crashing into an

opponent. Strikes can be handed out without warning for purposely crashing into an

opponent or purposely breaking race etiquette.

For the avoidance of doubt, Warnings & Strikes can be given out both during and outside an

ongoing race, for example during the adjudication process.

10. GENERAL CONDITIONS

Limitation on liability

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10.1 F1 accepts no responsibility for any damage, loss, liabilities, injury or disappointment incurred

or suffered by you as a result of participating in the F1 Esports Series 2017 or accepting any

prize. F1 further disclaims any liability for any injury or damage to your or any other person’s

computer relating to or resulting from participation in or downloading any materials in

connection with the F1 Esports Series 2017 save in relation to (i) death or personal injury is

caused by F1’s negligence; (ii) liability arising from fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (iii)

for any other reason or by any cause which cannot be excluded by law.

Cancellation

10.2 If cheating, a virus, bug, catastrophic event, or any other unforeseen or unexpected event that

cannot be reasonably anticipated or controlled affects the fairness and / or integrity of the F1

Esports Series 2017, F1 reserve the right to cancel, change or suspend the F1 Esports Series

2017. This right is reserved whether the event is due to human or technical error.

10.3 F1 reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily

or permanently, the F1 Esports Series 2017 with or without prior notice for reasons outside its

reasonable control (including, without limitation, in the case of anticipated, suspected or actual

fraud, cheating, any computer virus, bug, or any catastrophic event). In the event that F1

permanently discontinues the F1 Esports Series 2017 pursuant to this paragraph, Drivers shall

be released from their obligations to F1 under these Semi-Final Rules.

10.4 F1 shall not be liable for any failure to comply with its obligations relating to the F1 Esports

Series 2017 where the failure is caused by something outside its reasonable control. Such

circumstances shall include, but not be limited to, weather conditions, fire, flood, hurricane,

strike, industrial dispute, war, hostilities, political unrest, riots, civil commotion, inevitable

accidents, supervening legislation or any other circumstances amounting to force majeure.

Publicity

10.5 Drivers competing in the Semi-Final will be required to participate in publicity and media activity

related to the F1 Esports Series 2017 and agree to do so.

10.6 The Semi-Final will be filmed and broadcast and each Driver competing in the Semi-Final

acknowledges that F1 shall be entitled to use any such footage in its discretion.

10.7 Each Driver competing in the Semi-Final consents to the use by F1 and its related F1 group

companies, and their licensees for an unlimited time, of the relevant Driver’s name, voice,

image, slogan, likeness, biography, statistics and performance in the F1 Esports Series 2017 and

still and moving images of the Driver without additional compensation or prior notice and, in

entering the F1 Esports Series 2017.

11. MISCELLANEOUS

All decisions by F1 in respect of these Semi-Final Rules shall be final. F1 reserves the right to

modify the rules at any time. This includes changes due to software updates or releases, and

any other change deemed necessary by F1. These Semi-Final Rules will be applied by F1 in such

a manner to ensure the spirit of the F1 Esports Series 2017 is upheld. Drivers should check all

applicable rules and the Website prior to any event to ensure they are in compliance with any

and all rules at all times.

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SCHEDULE 1

Session Options

• Era = Modern F1 Cars

• Maximum Participants = 12 or 22 (being the relevant number of Drivers and camera

operators)

• Practice Length = None

• Qualifying = Short Qualifying (Not Before Race)

• Race Distance = 25%

• Starting Grid = Qualifying

• Quick Weather = Dynamic

• Session Start Time = Random

• Session Privacy = Invite Only

Race Settings

• AI Driver Level = 0

• Car Performance = Equal

• Parc Ferme Rules = Off

• Collisions = On

• Vehicle Damage = On

• Safety Car: Off

• Rules & Flags = Corner Cutting Only

• Corner Cutting Stringency = Regular

• Formation Laps = On

• Race Starts = Manual

Add / Remove AI Drivers

• None Active

Assist Restrictions

• Braking Assist = Off

• Anti-Lock Brakes = Off

• Traction Control = Off

• Automatic Gearbox = Manual

• Pit Assist = On

• Pit Release Assist = Off

• Dynamic Racing Line: Off

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SCHEDULE 2

Semi-Final Timetable

Please note – this timetable is subject to change. An up to date version of the timetable shall be

provided to Drivers at the Driver briefing that shall take place on 9 October 2017 (or failing that

(including if a Driver is not in attendance in accordance with these Semi-Final Rules) immediately

before the first SF Qualifying Session).

10 October 2017 (time)

Event/Activity

8:45AM Players arrive at venue

9:00AM Qualifying Group 1

10:00AM Qualifying Group 2

11:00AM Qualifying Group 3

12:00PM Qualifying Group 4

13:00PM Lunch

14:00PM Heat 1 – Track 1

15:00PM Heat 2 – Track 1

16:00PM Heat 3 – Track 1

17:00PM Heat 4 – Track 1

18:00PM Broadcast Live

18:15PM Heat 1 – Track 2

19:15PM Heat 2 – Track 2

20:15PM Heat 3 – Track 2

21:15PM Heat 4 – Track 2

22:30PM Broadcast Ends