THE FIA are reportedly planning changes to the the rules on grid access during Formula 1 races.
The proposed changes come following an incident at the Spanish Grand Prix this year involving PSG star Neymar.
Neymar and other celebrities and guests were allowed on to the grid as usual
Neymar met F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali during the Spanish Grand Prix
Despite celebrities often being seen walking around the grid before races, a number of guests including Neymar were still on the edge of the grass on the main straight as the formation lap began to take place according to Autosport.
As a result of the incident it is reported that the FIA are looking to restrict access to the grid before races.
The president of FIA, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has spoken out about the proposed changes.
He said: “We must take learnings from the incident at the Spanish Grand Prix.
“The FIA has been assured by Stefano Domenicali [CEO of F1] that measures are being taken to ensure that there is no repeat of the incident.
“It is an issue not just in Formula 1 but also in Formula E and World Endurance Championship and other categories from my recent experiences with too many people on the grid at some events.
“I have no doubt that in all cases, the promoter will adhere to the FIA requirements on safety and security.
“It is the duty of the FIA to ensure a safe environment for all. Safety in motor sport is the Federation’s main priority.”
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The news comes as the FIA World Motor Sports Council are also still awaiting the findings of a report following the Australian Grand Prix in April.
The event saw a number of fans invading the track before the race had ended.
