FIA Determined to examine what happened at the last Qatar GP and taking measures to prevent this from happening again. Drivers had to race in challenging conditions due to heat and humidity, and many exited their vehicles, in some cases fainting due to dehydration. Along with the predictable weather conditions in Doha in October, the decision to run a maximum of 18 laps per lap due to excessive tire wear forced everyone to make at least three stops and drivers had to push the limits throughout the entire race. race.

Among those who suffered the most was Logan Sargeant, who was unable to last more than 41 of the scheduled 57 laps and abandoned the race. Esteban Ocon vomited into his helmet in the opening laps and Lance Stroll head-butted across the finish line with blurry vision and staggered towards the ambulance when he got out of the car. Lando Norris explained that there were many fainting cases in the medical center.

In this regard, the FIA ​​has made it clear that it has taken this into account and will analyze the situation thoroughly. no longer puts pilots at risk due to external conditions And it has nothing to do with race.

In its statement, the FIA ​​assures: “We note with concern that both the extreme heat and humidity at the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix have an impact on the health of the drivers. Although they are elite athletes, this should not be the case” endanger your health or safety. The safe use of vehicles is always the responsibility of the competitors, but as with other safety-related matters such as track infrastructure and vehicle safety requirements, the FIA ​​will take all necessary precautions. and communicate the acceptable parameters within which competitions will be held.

“The FIA ​​has therefore initiated its analysis of the situation in Qatar with the aim of providing recommendations for future extreme weather situations. Although next year’s Qatar Grand Prix is ​​planned for the end of the year, it is worth noting that, with temperatures expected to be lower, the FIA ​​has not considered this scenario prefers to take immediate action to prevent recurrence.”

“Various measures will be discussed at the next medical commission meeting in Paris. Measures may include guidance for competitors, research into modifications for more efficient airflow in the cockpit, and proposals for changes to the calendar to align it with acceptable weather conditions in extreme climates, among others.” Research in other categories, such as cross-country racing, will be examined to determine possible applications in track racing. The FIA’s commitment to closer collaboration between technical, medical and safety under the leadership of the FIA ​​President will facilitate this process.