The FIA notes with concern that the extreme temperatures and humidity during the 2023 FIA F1 Qatar Grand Prix affected the health of drivers. Although they are elite athletes, they should not be expected to compete in conditions that could jeopardize their health or safety. The safe operation of the vehicle is always the responsibility of the competitor, but as with other safety matters such as circuit infrastructure and vehicle safety requirements, the FIA will take all reasonable steps to establish acceptable parameters. and communicate. A competition will be held.
The FIA has therefore begun an analysis of the situation in Qatar in order to provide recommendations for future extreme weather situations. It is noted that next year’s Qatar Grand Prix is scheduled for later this year when cooler temperatures are expected, but the FIA wants concrete action taken now to avoid a repeat of this scenario. Should.
A number of measures will be discussed at the Medical Commission meeting in Paris. Measures may include guidance to competitors, research into modifications to make airflow in the cockpit more efficient, recommendations to modify the calendar to align with acceptable climate conditions, etc. . Other series of studies, such as cross-country events in extreme climates, will be considered for possible application to circuit events. The FIA’s commitment to close cooperation between technical, safety and medical departments, under the leadership of the FIA President, will facilitate this process.