Section 8: Safety Considerations
Mandatory halo cockpit protection (since 2018) — must pass 116 kN static load test. Carbon-fibre monocoque survival cell with anti-intrusion panels and impact-absorbing nose. HANS device + fireproof Nomex suit + full-face helmet (FIA 8860-2018 or 8859-2015) required. ECU and accident data recorder (ADR) capture impact telemetry. New for 2026: revised side intrusion panel standards reflecting increased focus on T-bone scenarios. FIA Medical Car follows the grid for the first lap of every race. Marshals, extrication teams, and on-site medical centre required at every Grade 1 circuit.