Article B1.1.8
General Principles & Provisions - Medical Examination
Sporting Regulations
Article B1.1.8
General Principles & Provisions - Medical Examination
Chapter: ARTICLE B1: ORGANISATION OF A COMPETITION
In Simple Terms
F1 medical officials can ask any driver to undergo a medical check at any time during a race weekend. If a driver's car triggers an Impact Warning Light (indicating a significant crash), they must be ready for an immediate medical examination to ensure they're fit to continue racing.
- Race Director, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), or Medical Delegate have authority to require medical exams at any time
- Impact Warning Light activation triggers mandatory immediate medical examination
- Medical checks are safety-focused to protect driver wellbeing
- Drivers must comply with medical examination requests
Official FIA Text
Race Director, CMO or Medical Delegate can require medical examination at any time. After Impact Warning Light activation, driver may be required for immediate examination.
medical examinationimpact warning lightrace directorchief medical officerdriver safety
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