This is how Formula E drivers have to be intricately extricated from the cars when medics have to jump in
Published on Jul 05, 2025 at 11:23 AM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Jul 03, 2025 at 2:54 PM (UTC+4)
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Daisy Edwards
This video showed how Formula E drivers have to be intricately extricated from the cars when medics have to jump in.
When a crash happens in Formula E, the most important thing is making sure that the driver is extracted as safely and efficiently as possible, without causing further injury to the driver.
To show the behind-the-scenes process of what happens when a professional driver is involved in a crash and gets injured, this video features a mandatory extraction practice.
If in the worst case scenario, they actually had to use what they practiced, then at least everyone knows what they’re doing.
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Formula E drivers have to be intricately extricated from their cars
When pro drivers crash, it can be so incredibly dangerous and often fatal, so when medics arrive to the scene they need to know exactly what to do to get people out safely from their race cars and prevent further injury.
The main worry for any injury like this is making sure that you keep the driver’s neck as still as possible, so while it looks weird to have so many hands supporting the drivers neck and head, it is to prevent further injury.
In this video showing a mandatory practice extraction, it shows while trying to get the Formula E Driver’s helmet off, the medics have to be incredibly careful, because it could put further stress on the neck.
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What happens when medics jump in?
The medics need to work quickly and precisely, making sure that they do as few maneuvers as possible so that they don’t put stress or pressure on the injured driver.
In these fake scenarios, the driver also has to pretend to be injured and act as they would in a situation where they would require medical assistance.
These trial runs may seem silly and superfluous, but when it comes down to the real thing in Formula E, everyone will be pleased they practiced.
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Daisy Edwards is a Content Writer at supercarblondie.com. Daisy has more than five years’ experience as a qualified journalist, having graduated with a History and Journalism degree from Goldsmiths, University of London and a dissertation in vintage electric vehicles. Daisy specializes in writing about cars, EVs, tech and luxury lifestyle. When she's not writing, she's at a country music concert or working on one of her many unfinished craft projects.
