Formula One teams aim to develop devices to tackle Coronavirus

UK-based Formula One constructors are developing plans to produce the equipment that will be required to tackle the Coronavirus.

With the current season delayed as a result of the pandemic, the teams are working in collaboration with the UK government and other organisations to establish the feasibility of the teams producing, or supporting the production of, medical devices that will be needed to treat patients suffering from the disease.

A statement on the Formula One website, said: “All the teams have expert design, technology and production capabilities, and specialise in rapid prototyping and high value manufacturing, which is hoped can be applied to the critical needs set out by Government.

“Working with Innovate UK, the High Value Manufacturing Catapult team and UCL and University College London Hospitals, the teams are evaluating a number of routes in conjunction with existing manufacturers and organisations from the aerospace and automotive sectors.

“It is hoped this work, which is being rapidly progressed, will produce a tangible outcome in the next few days.”