The FIA has instigated a new safety feature by making high-tech light panels mandatory at all circuits that host Formula 1 and MotoGP races from 2022 onwards. The panels must also be permanently installed at all venues that host the FIA World Endurance Championship, FIM WorldSBK and FIM EWC from 2023 onwards. For F1, the championship promoter is currently responsible for the transportation of the panels to circuits ahead of a race weekend, before they are taken down for the next event. As a consequence, other racing categories do not have access to the panels, which can be operated by race control or the marshals at track side. The panels provide key details to the drivers such as flag...
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