F1 admits need to be ‘careful’ over heart rate TV graphics plan

As part of a trial that started at the Austrian Grand Prix, F1 has begun experimenting with displaying the heart rates of two drivers at each F2 event.

The data is utilised in a new TV graphic, indicating Intensity Level, which is broadcast on the race feed.

It is understood that the F2 experiments are being used to see if the technology is ready and can be adapted for use in F1.

However, beyond the technical aspects of the heart rate monitoring, F1 has acknowledged…