International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395 -0056 Volume: 02 Issue: 07 | Oct-2015 www.irjet.net p-ISSN: 2395-0072 © 2015, IRJET ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal Page 433 Formula One Safety: A Review Shubham R. Ugle 1 , Shweta D. Kate 2 , Dhananjay R. Dolas 3 1 B.E., Department of Mechanical Engineering, MGM’s JNEC Aurangabad (M.S.), India 2 B.E., Department of Mechanical Engineering, MGM’s JNEC Aurangabad (M.S.), India 3 Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, MGM’s JNEC Aurangabad (M.S.), India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract - This paper aims at defining and decoding the various safety measures, precisely focusing on the evolution of safety on Formula One racing track and the usage of different color flags and their significance used during the race for signaling the drivers. The first race season of Formula One was held in 1950, it was a seven race series which started on 13 th May and completed on 3 rd September. Back then the safety precautions were not as good as they are today. Over the past few decades the races have seen a great improvement considering safety to be the first priority. Advancement in science and technology has led to the decrease in deaths or critical injuries to the drivers during the racing. Safety equipment used by the drivers and the pit crew also ensure the safety. A study was carried out by Australian Grand Prix Medical Centre in the year 2011 which shows the reasons due to which the patients were admitted in the center. So to prevent critical accidents various techniques and safety measures are implemented. It is crucial to follow the guidelines stated by FIA not only by the drivers but also for the pit crew. Key Words: Formula One, safety, flags, equipment, regulations. 1. INTRODUCTION Formula One racing is a great spectator sport. It includes high speed cars and with high speed comes high risks of not only critical injuries but also death. To overcome the risk without losing the sport essence is an important aspect; care should be taken to achieve these various different strategies and techniques. FIA is the organization which is responsible for the track safety including the drivers, pit crew as well as spectator’s safety. The various rules and regulations followed by the driver and his team which are stated by FIA are in the paper. The drivers are signaled by waving different color flags, each flag has its individual meaning. Formula one racing is admired by people all around the globe. The cars undergo various kind of testing before using them in order to ensure maximum safety of the drivers. It is crucial to know the danger associated with Formula one in order to avoid unwanted incident. To increase the safety efforts are being taken in order to have minimum damage in case of an accident. 2. HISTORY OF SAFETY Safety being the major part of Formula one racing, the safety measures or the mandatory rules taken along all the years changes eventually. 1950-In this year the very first formula one world championship was organized. The main focus in this race was cars with high speed, this was achieved by designing the cars with drum brakes and engine placed at the front side of the car. 1955-Cars were redesigned and the position of engine was in the middle and disc brakes were installed. 1960-1969-Safety measures were made known to Formula one. Roll over bars, flag signals, dual brake circuit is made compulsory. FIRA obligates for safety of the drivers on racing track, Fire resistant suits for drivers are made mandatory. Most important dual fire extinguishing system is installed in all the cars. 1970-Survey of the tracks is carried out by the FIA officials before any race begins. The track fence and audience benches are at distance of 3meters apart. 1971-Reconstruction of cockpit to get the driver out of it in less than 5sec. 1972-1979-Head rests for drivers are installed. Glowing red color lights are placed at the back side of the car. Health checkup of the drivers is made mandatory. Walls at the track periphery becomes important part of the track. FIA standardizes norms for fire resistant suit and helmet.