Russell to stay? Predicting the next move for every out-of-contract F1 driver<\/a><\/p>\nA stunned Ocon did take around 90 seconds to clamber out of his car, and said he felt poorly the day afterward, just hours before taking part in the Grand Prix.<\/p>\n
\u201cI remember, the next morning, I was in the shower and I collapsed. I lost my balance and fell. I was not well at all. I managed, starting from last, to finish eighth in that race. I was peeing red, that was not great!\u201d<\/p>\n
Ocon\u2019s reveal of his after-effects could suggest that his racing in a Grand Prix just a few hours after losing his balance in the shower may not have been optimal for either his own health or the safety of those around him on track.<\/p>\n
Under the regulations defined by Article 2.2.1.a of the International Sporting Code in 2022, while the chief medical officer or FIA medical delegate could request a check-up at any time over a Grand Prix weekend, the driver is primarily \u201cresponsible for informing the Chief Medical Officer and the doctor in charge of the series or championship of any health problems (unless entirely benign) without delay\u201d.<\/p>\n
This year, the FIA published information on how drivers are assessed based on potential issues. Ocon\u2019s issues after his Miami crash are not defined in medical terms, but could be related to musculoskeletal, which the guidelines say, \u201cdrivers should demonstrate satisfactory range and strength of neck and limb movement, stability of joints likely to be subjected to prolonged or sudden stress, and the absence of pain likely to lead to subtle incapacity.\u201d<\/p>\n
For potential head injuries, assessment is made based on various categories of severity. With no suggestion of Ocon having lost consciousness, his injuries could have been assessed under the two mildest categories, if applicable.<\/p>\n
\u201cMinimal head injury is defined as any concussive symptoms lasting less than 48 hours, no loss of consciousness, no post-traumatic amnesia, focal neurological deficit or seizure,\u201d it states.<\/p>\n
\u201cMinimal head injury is compatible with medical fitness to compete once recovery has taken place.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMild head injury is defined as any concussion lasting over 48 hours,\u201d it continues.<\/p>\n
\u201cA period of up to 6 weeks off competing may be required. Drivers may not be considered fit until fully assessed on recovery without symptoms with appropriate reports.\u201d<\/p>\n
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