System 1 is to introduce a tool to chill drivers when circumstances turn into too excessive in scorching climate.
The transfer, which from subsequent season will mandate a “driver cooling equipment” when a warmth hazard is said, is a response to final yr’s Qatar Grand Prix.
Drivers complained after the race within the Gulf state final October that circumstances had been “beyond the limit”.
Various drivers wanted medical consideration for both dehydration or warmth exhaustion after a race run in excessive temperatures and humidity.
Alpine driver Esteban Ocon stated he had vomited in his helmet.
The brand new cooling system entails a sequence of measures all aimed toward lowering the temperature within the cockpit when circumstances might result in heat-related medical considerations.
These embody a way of blowing cool air on the drivers, presumably utilizing warmth exchangers, and rising cooling apertures in components of the automotive across the cockpit.
The usage of the machine was permitted on Wednesday at a gathering of the F1 Fee, which entails governing physique the FIA, industrial rights holder F1 and the groups.
Its introduction follows what had been described in a press release by FIA and F1 as “encouraging take a look at outcomes”.
The idea of a sprint race for rookie drivers at a post-season take a look at was revisited however it was determined that one wouldn’t occur earlier than 2026.
Additional discussions to refine the concept shall be held subsequent yr.
Following a chaotic moist race in Sao Paulo earlier this month, new guidelines for closing up the grid when drivers can not make the beginning shall be launched.
