| The circuit was recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the FIA Institute in 2007 and is only the second circuit facility in the world to receive such an award. This year's one day Summit was organised under the patronage of the Bahrain Ministry of Health and explored the important theme of 'Medicine in Motor Sport'.
Representatives of the GPDA attended the event chaired by FIA Institute President Professor Sid Watkins. Presentations and discussions focused on the latest medical advances and best practice with more than 150 senior medical professionals from around the world in attendance.
GPDA Chairman Pedro de la Rosa said : “Professor Watkins and Professor Saillant have accomplished a huge amount with the FIA institute in a very short time. I know there is always more that they wish to achieve and I look forward to the GPDA offering its support to the Institute's future research and educational activities..”
GPDA Director Mark Webber added: “The GPDA is fully supportive of the FIA Institute and its continuing and valuable contribution to improvements in motor sport safety. Our members attended and spoke at the 2007 Summit and this latest event, hosted in Bahrain, seeks to advance medical knowledge and expertise in motor sport which can only be of benefit for all drivers in our championship and other championships across the world.”
The Summit welcomed participation from the some of the top physicians and safety experts in the world, including Bahrain’s Minster of Health, His Excellency Dr Faisal Yacob Al Hamar, Steve Olvey MD, and Dr Michael Henderson, Chairman of the Australian Institute of Motor Sport Medicine.
Professor Gerard Saillant, Deputy President of the FIA Institute said: “We are grateful for the GPDA's support of the FIA institute's activities. The latest medical thinking was discussed in this the first international conference of its kind, involving leading experts from across the world.”
For further information visit: www.fiainstitute.com/summit |
