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Spectator safety, extrication methods and trauma management on agenda for event at Losail International Circuit

Jean Todt, FIA President, yesterday chaired an extraordinary meeting with the Presidents of the FIA Commissions involved in rally safety

The FIA will begin sourcing data and information from hundreds of racing accidents around the world, using the information gathered to guide the future of motor sport safety.

The FIA has launched a database that will source data and information from racing accidents all over the world.

Motor sport is a fascinating sport, but it can also be a dangerous one. In rally, ensuring an appropriate level of safety is particularly challenging for all those involved. The track goes through a living environment which changes in each stage of the same rally. The speed of the cars has to be carefully monitored according to the obstacles of the stage concerned. In addition, there are spectators throughout the stage and it is crucial that they remain in safe areas at all times. The FIA helps the ASNs in this challenging task by issuing guidelines and other information, and by constantly searching for new solutions to increase the protection of the rally crews and the awareness of all those involved.

The safety focus starts very early in circuit, well before the laying of its first foundation stone. The drawing of any new circuit wishing to be issued an FIA licence is studied by the FIA down to the finest detail through various simulation processes. There is for instance a very careful...

One of the FIA's key objectives is to encourage the adoption of safety regulations for all forms of motor sports and series across the world. This section contains all the information concerning safety equipment in an easily downloadable format and is divided in two main areas: The drivers section...