1. Preparations for a Formula One Race C Whiting

2. OVERVIEW LICENCING OF THE CIRCUIT PRE-EVENT DOCUMENTATION
ACCREDITATION OF OFFICIALS
INSTALLATION OF SYSTEMS BEFORE THE EVENT
MEETINGS WITH SENIOR OFFICIALS
FINAL TRACK INSPECTION
SYSTEMS TESTING
TRACK INSPECTIONS
FINAL COMMUNICATIONS CHECK

3. 1. LICENCING OF THE CIRCUIT
New Tracks
Involvement at the first design stage LINK
Site inspections in the lead up to the first race LINK
FIA Circuit Commission formally validates new applications LINK
Established Tracks
Follow up on requested improvements LINK
Track inspection in the weeks before the race LINK

4. 2. PRE-EVENT DOCUMENTATION
Two months prior to each Event the organiser and promoter are provided with a document setting out our needs and a general overview of the systems and procedures we bring, install and operate. LINK

5. 3. ACCREDITATION OF OFFICIALS
It is normal at all F1 races to use marshals and track workers provided by the circuit or organiser, the FIA usually need to determine how many are necessary though. There is no set formula for this of course as the number will always depend on variables such as :
Experience of Personnel
Races in new countries normally require mentoring during the first or second years LINK
Track Length and Layout
This will determine the number of officials and track workers needed LINK

6. 4. SYSTEMS INSTALLATION BEFORE THE EVENT
Timekeeping systems
Positioning loops, more than 20 are installed around each track and are used mainly for : LINK
Positioning
DRS detection and activation
Television camera switching
Start lights and pit exit lights LINK
Pit lane speed limit monitoring LINK
Jump start system LINK
Weather forecasting equipment LINK

7. 4. SYSTEMS INSTALLATION BEFORE THE EVENT (CONT)
Circuit light panels
Track panels LINK
Grid panels LINK LINK
Positioning and marshalling system
Paddock and pit lane networks
Intercom connections to all teams on the pit wall LINK
Network connection to all team garages
Official messaging system LINK
Pit lane cameras LINK LINK
Parc ferme cameras LINK
Pit stop cameras LINK

8. 4. SYSTEMS INSTALLATION BEFORE THE EVENT (CONT)
Scrutineering and technical equipment :
Weighing and measuring platform set up and calibration. LINK
Set up of the fuel laboratory. LINK
Checking all engines and gearboxes are sealed, and if not, why?
Allocation of tyres and input all serial numbers into the system. LINK

9. 5. MEETINGS WITH SENIOR OFFICIALS
• Issues arising from the previous years race, review incidents or recoveries and if necessary review video footage. LINK
• Changes to the track since the previous year and how these may affect the way marshals work or need to report incidents. LINK
• Changes to the regulations which may affect the way in which the marshals need to work.
Emergency and rescue services.
Types and positions of vehicles.
Fast intervention.
Extrication.
Fire.
Lines on the circuit (Safety Car, DRS etc) LINK
Plans. LINK

10. 6. FINAL TRACK INSPECTION
Detailed inspection of all track features, including temporary elements such as advertising signs. This is normally carried out on foot on the day before the first practice session. LINK

11. 7. SYSTEMS TESTING
Test with the Safety and Medical Cars on the day before first practice. LINK
Medical car and equipment. LINK
Testing all race control systems.
Light panels.
Positioning system LINK
Marshalling system LINK
Racewatch system LINK
Communications LINK
Safety Car monitoring LINK
Systems testing again every day before track activity

12. 8. TRACK INSPECTIONS
Track inspections 30 minutes before all F1 sessions
Check that all marshals are in place LINK
Check that any damage has been repaired correctly LINK
Check the track is clean LINK
Final communications check between race control, stewards, safety car, medical car, stewards and the teams.

13. 9. FINAL COMMUNICATIONS CHECK
Final communications check between race control, stewards, safety car, medical car, stewards and the teams. Then comes the ‘easy’ bit, running the sessions themselves… There are of course quite a few things to deal with during practice sessions and races… KYV GRO AUS SOC

16. The End
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