Fire Extinguishers

In Simple Terms

Every F1 car must have a fire extinguisher system that meets strict safety standards and is designed to put out fires in the cockpit area. The driver manually activates it by pulling a trigger while sitting in the car with their safety harness fastened, and both the extinguisher bottle and its mechanism are housed safely within the survival cell.

• Fire extinguisher must comply with FIA Standard 8876-2022 and handle Class II fires
• System discharges directly into the cockpit only
• Bottle and activation mechanism must be located inside the Survival Cell
• Driver manually triggers the system while seated and fully strapped in with harness