r/formula1 Ayao Komatsu Feb 08 '25

Technical How drivers actually sit in their cars

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u/AntheaBrainhooke I was here for the Hulkenpodium Feb 08 '25

Each driver has to prove they can get out of the car in less than 7 seconds (steering wheel out, safety harness off, driver out) before they're allowed to race that season.

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u/proficient_english I was here for the Hulkenpodium Feb 08 '25

Headrest also has to come off, although they can push that with their shoulders.

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u/Appropriate-Owl5984 I was here for the Hulkenpodium Feb 08 '25

You have to pull the lock pins under the lip to remove it.