HANS head-and-neck restraint

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Recorded profile facts
THE HISTORICAL RECORD

Profile & context

Name
HANS head-and-neck restraint
Name
HANS head-and-neck restraint
Name
HANS head-and-neck restraint

A restraint system developed to reduce dangerous head and neck movement in impacts.

1980s

Engineered By

The FIA account identifies Bob Hubbard as its engineer and Jim Downing as the originator of the protection proposal.

Bob Hubbard →
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Historical connections

Bob Hubbard ↗

Formula 1 World Championship ↗