The Malaysian F1 Grand Prix medical team going through a rescue simulation ahead of the race at the Sepang International Circuit this weekend. - S.S. KANESAN/ The STAR
SEPANG: Not many know this but the Formula One Medical Services Unit at the Sepang Circuit must get the nod from motorsport governing body FIA first before the Petronas Malaysia Formula One Grand Prix can be staged.
Lt Col (Dr) Saravanan Annamalai, who is the head of training and extrication for motorsports, explained that the Friday race action will not be allowed to proceed if the FIA medical delegate is not satisfied with the medical arrangements in place.
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