What safety features protect F1 drivers?

Formula 1 incorporates advanced safety features to protect drivers during races. The most notable is the halo device, a titanium bar that shields the driver’s head from debris and collisions.

Other key safety features include the carbon fiber safety cell, which is a strong, lightweight structure around the driver, and crash structures that absorb impact energy to reduce injury risk.

• The halo device is mandatory since 2018 and has prevented serious head injuries in multiple incidents.
• The safety cell (monocoque) is made from carbon fiber and designed to withstand high impacts.
• Impact absorption structures are built into the front, sides, and rear of the car.
• Drivers wear fireproof gear, and the cockpit includes fire-resistant materials for extra protection.

Overall, these features work together to make Formula 1 one of the safest motorsport categories, constantly evolving with new technology and safety research.

References: FIA regulations; F1 technical reports; motorsport safety studies.