Article B1.6.7

General Safety - Animals Prohibition

Sporting Regulations

Article B1.6.7

FIA Source

General Safety - Animals Prohibition

Chapter: ARTICLE B1: ORGANISATION OF A COMPETITION

In Simple Terms

Animals are not allowed in any area of the F1 race venue—including the track, pit lane, paddock, and grandstands—except for specially authorized security dogs used by the FIA. This rule keeps both animals and people safe during the high-speed, high-stress racing environment.

  • Animals are completely prohibited from the track, pit lane, paddock, and spectator areas
  • The only exception is animals expressly authorized by the FIA for security purposes
  • This applies to all animals without exception (except those with official FIA security authorization)
  • The rule protects both animal welfare and human safety at the race venue
Official FIA Text

Animals forbidden on track, Pit Lane, paddock or spectator areas except those expressly authorized by FIA for security services.

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