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FIA Redefines Safety Standards for Hydrogen Racing: Racing World on Edge

Virgilio Machado by Virgilio Machado
June 10, 2025
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FIA Redefines Safety Standards for Hydrogen Racing: Racing World on Edge

The world of motorsport is on the verge of a groundbreaking revolution as the FIA sets new safety standards for the use of liquid hydrogen in racing vehicles. The recent decision made during the momentous World Motorsport Council meeting in Macao marks a pivotal moment in racing history. The addition of liquid hydrogen to the international regulations is imminent, with the WEC and Extreme H series being the primary categories impacted by this game-changing development. Even Formula 1 is keeping a keen eye on the potential of hydrogen for future regulations.

This regulatory framework comes after the FIA’s announcement in February 2024 to explore the use of liquid hydrogen in racing, offering a more compact solution compared to the initially favored gaseous form. The Federation has now finalized a set of standard regulations concerning storage systems, refueling procedures, and the integration of hydrogen systems with the rest of the vehicle. These regulations are set to be incorporated into Article 253 of Appendix J of the FIA International Sporting Code, which already encompasses various safety-related technical regulations.

This milestone announcement is the culmination of extensive collaboration between the FIA and ACO, the co-organizer of WEC and the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, working towards introducing a hydrogen class for the iconic French endurance race by the end of the decade. The discussions involved hydrogen experts from aerospace and energy sectors, resulting in agreed standards that include the use of pressure-tested tanks, hydrogen leak monitoring systems, and defined limits on evaporation.

The implications of this decision are particularly significant for the WEC, with plans underway to introduce a hydrogen prototype class for the 2028 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, albeit a potential delay is not ruled out. On the other hand, the launch of Extreme H, a series featuring off-road vehicles powered by fuel cells, is imminent. The Formula 1 community is also intrigued by the prospects of hydrogen, with discussions and considerations ongoing for the post-2026 power unit regulations, where hydrogen remains a viable option on the table.

As the motorsport landscape braces for a paradigm shift towards sustainable and innovative technologies, the introduction of liquid hydrogen into racing regulations heralds a new era of performance, efficiency, and safety on the track.

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