Taken from the official Formula 1 website.
[2000-]
Notable Updates
1950
The first Formula One race is held at Silverstone in England. The cars were designed purely for speed, with front engines and drum brakes - a fascinating experience without medical back-up or any form of safety net.
The first Formula One race is held at Silverstone in England. The cars were designed purely for speed, with front engines and drum brakes - a fascinating experience without medical back-up or any form of safety net.
1960
The first safety measures are introduced to Formula One racing.
1961
Roll-overs bars are introduced for the first time.
The first safety measures are introduced to Formula One racing.
1961
Roll-overs bars are introduced for the first time.
1963
Flag signals are introduced. Vehicle fire prevention is advanced by improvements in fuel-tank construction. Double brake circuit becomes mandatory. The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) assumes responsibility for safety on racing circuits. Drivers are required to wear fireproof suits and unbreakable, full-visor helmets. Cockpits are restructured to allow the drivers to get out more quickly.
Flag signals are introduced. Vehicle fire prevention is advanced by improvements in fuel-tank construction. Double brake circuit becomes mandatory. The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) assumes responsibility for safety on racing circuits. Drivers are required to wear fireproof suits and unbreakable, full-visor helmets. Cockpits are restructured to allow the drivers to get out more quickly.
1970
The FIA introduces circuit inspections before races. Stipulations include double crash barriers, a safety distance of three metres between fences and spectators, as well as a wall between the pit lane and the track.
The FIA introduces circuit inspections before races. Stipulations include double crash barriers, a safety distance of three metres between fences and spectators, as well as a wall between the pit lane and the track.
1974
Circuit safety walls become mandatory.
1975
The FIA defines the standard for fireproof clothing. The presence of marshals, a medical service with a centre for resuscitation and compulsory rescue training become mandatory.
Circuit safety walls become mandatory.
1975
The FIA defines the standard for fireproof clothing. The presence of marshals, a medical service with a centre for resuscitation and compulsory rescue training become mandatory.
1979
Larger cockpit openings are made compulsory. Niki Lauda, Carlos Reutemann and Mario Andretti compete in overalls made of five layers of fireproof material, as used by NASA, for the first time.
Larger cockpit openings are made compulsory. Niki Lauda, Carlos Reutemann and Mario Andretti compete in overalls made of five layers of fireproof material, as used by NASA, for the first time.
1980
Permanent medical centres at circuits become compulsory.
Permanent medical centres at circuits become compulsory.
1986
Helicopters must be on stand-by, ready for circuit medical personnel.
Helicopters must be on stand-by, ready for circuit medical personnel.
1988
Crash tests for the car’s safety cell and the fuel tank are introduced. The driver’s feet must be behind the front axle. A permanent FIA race director is appointed.
Crash tests for the car’s safety cell and the fuel tank are introduced. The driver’s feet must be behind the front axle. A permanent FIA race director is appointed.
1990
Larger rear-view mirrors and detachable steering wheels become mandatory. Rescue training for drivers becomes compulsory.
Larger rear-view mirrors and detachable steering wheels become mandatory. Rescue training for drivers becomes compulsory.
1998
Car width is reduced from 2 to 1.8 metres. Cockpits are enlarged. A driver must be able to detach the steering wheel, exit the cockpit and reattach the steering wheel, all within ten seconds. Rear-view mirrors must be at least 120x50 millimetres.
Car width is reduced from 2 to 1.8 metres. Cockpits are enlarged. A driver must be able to detach the steering wheel, exit the cockpit and reattach the steering wheel, all within ten seconds. Rear-view mirrors must be at least 120x50 millimetres.
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