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HANS (Head and Neck Support)<\/strong> is a head and neck protection system for automobile racing drivers, which was designed to prevent injuries to these critical areas of the body in the event of a frontal or side impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It consists of two parts:<\/strong> a collar that is placed around the driver’s neck and harnesses that connect the collar to the head. The HANS <\/strong>is made of lightweight materials such as carbon or polycarbonate, tailored to be comfortable and safe for the rider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When an impact occurs, the harnesses restrict the movement of the head and neck, preventing serious injuries to the rider’s integrity. Its impact has been notorious since its introduction<\/strong>, so much so that it is mandatory in many car races (Formula 1<\/strong> and Formula E<\/strong>, for example), being recommended for all competitions in general, regardless of the skill level or category of the drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lewis Hamilton with the HANS (Poto: Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Safety First<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HANS was created in the mid-1980s.<\/strong> It was developed by Robert Hubbard<\/strong>, a professor of biomechanics, after losing a friend and colleague in a racing accident. As a result, he began researching solutions to prevent neck and head injuries in the event of an impact, and came up with this device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it was not until 1991 when it was first introduced in competition<\/strong>, extending its use gradually throughout the 1990s and 2000s, to figure today as an essential element of driver safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its importance<\/strong>, as mentioned above, is enormous after appearing as one of the most important elements of pilot safety, saving lives in case of an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among its advantages, the following stand out: Prevention of serious injuries<\/strong>, since it is effective in preventing serious neck and head injuries in case of a frontal or side impact, mandatory in many races, improving safety significantly and recommendation for all motor racing drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Written by | Ronald Ortega<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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