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A new safety feature in 2018
Formula One drivers will wear a special, so called biometric glove in 2018. This new safety feature is part of FIA’s ceaseless push for maximum safety. The new glove includes a 3mm thick sensor which can feed lifesaving data to the medical team. The new technology was developed by the FIA and can help in the event of a serious crash. The new solution will be ready for the 2018 championship season, however it won’t be mandatory before 2019, so drivers can decide whether they want to use it or not. Asked how the new glove can help the rescue team, FIA’s Laurent Mekies, answered: 'If you know whether the driver is moving and breathing, you can make quite different decisions. For...
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