Article C14.5
Safety Harnesses
Technical Regulations
Article C14.5
Safety Harnesses
Chapter: SECTION C: TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
In Simple Terms
Every F1 car must have a safety harness that meets FIA safety standards (8853-2016) to keep the driver secure during the race. The harness must be installed correctly according to the manufacturer's instructions and securely attached to the car, using only approved models from the official Technical List.
- Safety harness is mandatory equipment in every F1 car
- Must be homologated to FIA Standard 8853-2016
- Must be installed per manufacturer's instructions and securely fixed
- Only approved harnesses from Technical List n°57 are permitted
Official FIA Text
Safety harness mandatory, homologated to FIA Standard 8853-2016, used per manufacturer instructions, securely fixed to car. Approved harnesses listed in Technical List n°57.
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