Forward Survival Cell Test

In Simple Terms

The F1 car's survival cell (the protective cockpit structure) must withstand a strong pushing force without breaking or bending too much. A 30,000 Newton force is applied through a small contact pad on the front section of the survival cell, and it must not deflect more than 5mm or show any structural damage.

• A 100mm X-shaped pad simulates impact force on the survival cell's outer surface
• 30 kilonewtons of constant load must be applied perpendicular to the surface
• The survival cell must show zero structural failure and deflection must remain under 5 millimeters
• The test area is located on the front of the survival cell between specific measurement points