F1: 5 new changes and additions for the 2018 Season

#5 Biometric Gloves

F1 driver gloves

F1 is one of the most physically challenging sports in the world, with the drivers experiencing nearly 3.5g of cornering force in races and sweating of anything up to 3 kg of their body weight during the course of a race.

It is also one of the most dangerous sporting events in the world with the drivers having accidents at speeds of over 250 kmph and being susceptible to major injuries.

Hence, to ensure the safety of the driver in the case of an accident, the FIA has decided to place a 3mm sensor inside the drivers' gloves to monitor their vitals like their heart rate and oxygen in the blood to assist the medical staff in making split-second decisions.