Security: Mosley orders report

Following the accidents that have occurred in motorsport in recent days, Max Mosley has commissioned a safety commission to investigate the safety conditions on the circuits.

Published on 27/07/2009 à 18:50

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Henry Surtees, died after an accident during a race Formula 2 ; Felipe Massa, hospitalized in serious condition after receiving a mechanical element during qualifying for the Grand Prix of Formula 1 from Hungary. These two events dictated the conduct of Max Mosley, who asked the FIA Safety Commission to carry out an investigation into safety conditions in motorsport, and to provide it with a report.

This Commission is made up of technical and medical executives, representing all motorsport disciplines. She will present her report at the World Motorsport Council. According to the first elements of the investigation, Felipe Massa's helmet could have played a more important role in limiting the pilot's injuries.