Article C12.6.2
Leg Padding
Technical Regulations
Article C12.6.2
Leg Padding
Chapter: C12
In Simple Terms
F1 drivers must wear extra padding on the sides and top of their legs to protect against injuries during crashes. This padding must be at least 25mm thick and made from a specific approved material to ensure it provides adequate protection.
- Mandatory padding required on both sides of the driver's legs
- Padding must also cover the area above the legs
- Minimum thickness of 25mm across the entire padded area
- Material must comply with FIA-F1-DOC-C049 specifications
Official FIA Text
In order to minimise the risk of leg injury during an accident, additional areas of padding must be fitted each side of, and above, the driver's legs. These areas of padding must be made from material described in FIA-F1-DOC-C049 and be no less than 25mm thick over their entire area.
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