The passenger will have a direct line to Race Control and the FIA marshaling system, as well as biometric readouts from the drivers and a live feed of the race. This allows them to make an early assessment of an incident while en route to the crash scene. With Nicholas Latifi gone and Lance Stroll not partaking in the first race due to a negative encounter with a bicycle, the chances of a crash in the first race are relatively low.
Still, in all seriousness, it’s worth pointing out that F1’s most recent death occurred in 2015. The danger out there is still very real, and these guys need the best equipment to save lives.
“[The] DBX707 is the perfect vehicle for the critical role as an Official FIA Medical Car of Formula 1, providing the performance and punch required for the world’s greatest racing circuits, in addition to the flexibility and space required by the sport’s officials and medics,” said Roberto Fedeli, Aston Martin’s Chief Technology Officer.
Aston Martin’s new racing driver, Fernando Alonso, took his DBX707 for a spin on a track, and it looked perfectly planted.