The International Automobile Federation has announced that in the new season of Formula 1 all drivers will wear video cameras on their helmets after signing an agreement with Racing Force.

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Formula 1 pilots will wear video cameras on their helmets

All 20 drivers involved in the 2023 Formula 1 season will be equipped with mini cameras approved by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).

These mini cameras have a diameter of 8 millimeters and weigh 1.43 grams. They are placed at eye level, on a protective lining inside the helmet, writes News.ro.

They will be officially used for the first time at the Bahrain Grand Prix, the first stage of Formula 1 in 2023, on March 5.

Mini cameras were tested for the first time in Formula 1 in August 2021 by Fernando Alonso at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Formula 1 calendar for 2023

Round 1: Sahir (Bahrain) – March 5

2nd round: Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) – March 19

3rd round: Melbourne (Australia) – April 2

4th round: Baku (Azerbaijan) – April 30

5th round: Miami (USA) – May 7

6th round: Imola (Italy) – May 21

Round 7: Monaco (Monaco) – May 28

8th round: Barcelona (Spain) – June 4

9th round: Montreal (Canada) – June 18

10th round: Spielberg (Austria) – July 2

11th round: Silverstone (Great Britain) – July 9

12th round: Budapest (Hungary) – July 23

Round 13: Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) – July 30

14th round: Zandvoort (Netherlands) – August 27

15th round: Monza (Italy) – September 3

16th round: Singapore (Singapore) – September 17

17th round: Suzuka (Japan) – September 24

18th round: Lusail (Qatar) – October 8

19th round: Austin (USA) – October 22

20th round: Mexico City (Mexico) – October 29

21 round: Sao Paulo (Brazil) – November 5

22nd round: Las Vegas (USA) – November 18

23rd round: Yas Marina (UAE) – November 26