The FIA has released a “pioneering” report in which it has revealed the huge and impressive number of volunteers that helps Formula 1 run smoothly and successfully.
The sport’s governing body has noted that the report, published after extensive research, is reliant on thousands of individuals who ensure the F1 World Championship is able to be held, describing it is on an “extraordinary scale”.
Its “Officials Department”, which was created last year, which ensures a more centralised hub to train and recruit the volunteers.
That now works in conjunction with local organisations rather than leaving them to hold the bulk of the framework, as was the system previously.
In the report, the FIA’s president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, said:
“The FIA Formula One World Championship relies on volunteers; they are the backbone of our sport – without them, we simply could not go racing,” said FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
“They ensure our competitions are safe and fair. They act with professionalism and pride, and they support drivers, teams and fans.
“The FIA deeply values their contribution and this landmark report not only delivers vital insights into their role but recognises our significant investment and helps the FIA continue to provide support in the most effective ways.
“Together with our Members, and our volunteers around the world, we are powering the FIA Formula 1 World Championship.”
The key findings of the FIA’s F1 volunteer report
| Average number of volunteers at an F1 Grand Prix | 838 |
| Average number of hours a single volunteer gives up for each Grand Prix | 48 |
| Hours that volunteers give across a season | 965,376 |
| Number of volunteers that take paid or unpaid holiday from their dayjobs to volunteer in F1 | 65 per cent |
| Number of volunteers that have previously worked at an F1 race | 85 per cent |
| The value of volunteers’ labour, using a ‘replacement labout cost’ calculation | €13.2 million |
| Costs that go towards recruitment and training of volunteers | €11.1 million |
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