The Inevitable Challenge: FIA’s Quest to Ensure Safety in the F1 Circus

The Inevitable Challenge: FIA’s Quest to Ensure Safety in the F1 Circus

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FIA: Simply “impossible” to check every part on every F1 car

Hamilton and Leclerc were disqualified from the United States Grand Prix because their floor planks did not meet regulations. Only four cars were checked after the race, including Verstappen’s and Norris’s, and half of them were found to be non-compliant. Martin Brundle suggested that all finishers should have been checked. However, the FIA explained that it is not practically possible to check every component of each car, so they rely on a random selection process to ensure compliance. The FIA’s technical team has the necessary experience and data to make informed decisions on what to check. The limited time between the race and disassembly of the cars also plays a role in the checking process.

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Source: motorsport

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