Article B5.13.1
Deployment of Safety Car
Sporting Regulations
Article B5.13.1
Deployment of Safety Car
Chapter: B5
In Simple Terms
The Race Director can deploy the Safety Car to neutralize dangerous situations on track (like crashes or debris). When this happens, all teams receive an official 'SAFETY CAR DEPLOYED' message to inform them of the decision.
- Only the Race Director can order the Safety Car to be deployed
- The Safety Car is used to neutralize Track To Car Situations (TTCS) and other dangerous conditions
- An official 'SAFETY CAR DEPLOYED' message is sent to all teams when activated
- This is a safety measure, not a penalty
Official FIA Text
The safety car may be brought into operation to neutralise a TTCS upon the order of the Race Director. When the order is given to deploy the safety car the message "SAFETY CAR DEPLOYED" will be sent to all Competitors.
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