Category: Safety Cars

Safety cars are used during motor races to control the speed of cars during an on-track emergency, such as a serious collision. Race Control will dispatch a safety car from the pits and no racing cars may overtake it.

McLaren 650S

McLaren 650S
British GT 2018 Donnington Park Finale sponsored McLaren 650s Safety Car. This is a road car provided by McLaren but was carrying Pirelli plate covers which are the sponsor of the championship

This Mercedes Benz is a Safety Car that has been used at Formula 1 …



This Mercedes Benz is a Safety Car that has been used at Formula 1 demonstration runs in city centres. It is fitted with a small amber flashing beacon.



A look at the car head-on. It carries a show plate reading “safety”.



A look at the side of the car. Notice the very small Vodafone logo next to the side indicator.



The rear of the Mercedes as a marshal discusses the track condition with the driver.