Driver safety
During all Formula One history, regulations have changed drastically, always to increase the safety of the drivers and spectators. The following tables give an overview of the most important changes in the official FIA regulations from the very beginning of F1 until today.
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Drivers safety
1968: Recommendations on seat harnesses, fire-resistant clothing, shatter-proof visors.
Protective helmet and overalls obligatory.
1971: Max. 5 seconds for driver evacuation from *** No swearing ***.
1972: 6-point harness Drivers' Code of Conduct published.
1973: International medical card & examination for all drivers.
1975: FIA standard for fire resistant clothing.
1977: Helmets must be to FIA-approved standards.
1978: Licence qualification requirements.
1979: Life support system (medical air) obligatory.
1984: F1 "Super licence" required.
1989: Dope testing on IOC model, introduced.
1993: Severe end-of-race crowd control measures imposed.
1994: Approved helmet standards reduced to 3 most stringent (Sell/BSI/SFI). Ear - phones banned; weight 1800gr max. Check-tests made on clothing and helmets in use.
1995: 3-inch wide seat harness shoulder straps obligatory. F1 drivers Super licence criteria more stringent.
1996: Safety belt release lever must point downwards.
1997: FIA supervision of conditions for private testing.
1998: Two shoulder strap anchorages recommended.
Driver must be able to exit and replace steering wheel, in 10 seconds.
1999: Highly visible gloves recommended for signalling start line problems. "Marshal information Display" lights system to be fitted in cockpit. Seat belts must comply with FIA Standard 8853-98.
2003: Obligatory use of HANS
