Article B11.8.2
Impact Warning Light Protocol
Sporting Regulations
Article B11.8.2
Impact Warning Light Protocol
Chapter: B11.8
In Simple Terms
If a driver is involved in an accident during a practice session, qualifying, or race and the impact detection system triggers a warning light, they must immediately go to the medical center at the track for a health check. This is a safety requirement to ensure the driver hasn't been injured.
- Applies to all three competition formats: practice (TCC), qualifying (TPC), and races (TMC)
- The Impact Warning Light is an automated safety system that detects significant impacts
- Medical examination must happen without delay - it's not optional
- This is a safety-focused regulation, not a competitive penalty rule
Official FIA Text
If, after an incident during a TCC, TPC, or TMC, the Impact Warning Light is activated the driver must present themself for examination in the circuit medical centre without delay.
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