Why it matters: The FIA has strongly refuted a media report citing GPDA chairman Alex Wurz on "dangerous" aerodynamic developments in karting, asserting current regulations prohibit such modifications and prioritize safety. The report's claims: A Dutch website, GPBlog, published an article quoting Alex Wurz, stating all 20 F1 drivers appealed to the FIA and karting industry. Wurz allegedly expressed concerns over the introduction of aerodynamic components like floors and wings, calling it "insane" due to increased costs and danger. He claimed these developments offered "no benefits to the sport, only downsides" and urged industry figures to stop them. FIA's firm rebuttal: The FIA's CIK karting department "strongly refutes" the article's assertions, clarifying they "misrepresent the CIK-FIA Karting Technical and Homologation Regulations." * Regulations: FIA regulations explicitly prohibit aerodynamic modifications, wings, or floors. Article 4.6 specifically bans alterations to kart floor trays, requiring them to be rigid and uniform. Article 3.2 forbids modifications to homologated bodywork. * Safety: The FIA emphasized that "Safety will always be the key priority." They dismissed suggestions that safety has been compromised as "entirely baseless and untrue," citing strengthened technical regulations and new safety standards (body protection, light panels, helmet standards) in recent years. A new safety device for karting is also set to be released. * Accessibility: The FIA reiterated its commitment to making karting more accessible and inclusive through initiatives like the Global Karting Plan and the upcoming FIA Karting Arrive and Drive World Cup.
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