Prototype of new safety chair

(24-Oct-98) - The FIA announced this week that a working prototype of the
new Formula One extractable safety seat will be presented at the Japanese
Grand Prix on Friday 30 October 1998, immediately after the drivers' press
conference scheduled for 15:30. This type of seat will be mandatory for all
Formula One cars as from 1st January 1999.

The seat has been designed and developed jointly by Lear Corporation,
Stewart Grand Prix and the FIA. The most important feature of this seat is
the ability to lift the driver out of the car while he's still sitting in
the chair. By attaching four hooks to the seat, safety marshals can easily
lift up in case of a serious accident where the driver is unconscious or
badly hurt.

The presentation will be attended by Dan Jannette, President Technology
Division of Lear Corporation, Jackie Stewart, Prof. Sid Watkins and Charlie
Whiting, Formula One Race Director and Safety Delegate.

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