Motorsport settings bring higher energy, tighter working spaces and greater operational intensity than most environments. Vehicles are pushed hard, turned around quickly, and worked on in close proximity to teams, equipment and infrastructure, often in pit lane and paddock settings where access and movement are tightly controlled.

If a lithium battery goes into thermal runaway, it can be prolonged and difficult to stabilise. Heat and smoke can build rapidly, and the fire can re-ignite. In motorsport, the impact can escalate fast, affecting pit lane activity, response routes and the ability to keep an event running safely and professionally.

As EV technology becomes more prominent in motorsport, organisers need to manage the risk of lithium battery fires – with a solution that allows the rapid isolation of a suspected battery incident, keeping the situation contained while established emergency procedures take over.

In motorsport environments, EV containment needs to sit comfortably alongside existing safety systems, track protocols and insurer requirements – without adding complexity.

A controlled response typically depends on:

• Containment equipment placed in strategic locations – pit lane, paddock, garages, response vehicles and key operational hubs
• A deployment approach that works in high-pressure environments
• Clear fit with existing safety procedures and emergency response protocols
• Storage that keeps equipment protected, clearly located and easy to access
• Independent performance evidence (testing/certification) that gives confidence
• Simplicity, so trained teams can act quickly under pressure

Fire Cloak™ EV Fire Blankets are engineered and manufactured in the UK and built for demanding environments where performance is critical, including pit lane, paddock and trackside operations.

Fire Cloak™ is independently tested and certified to DIN SPEC 91489:2024-11, with additional testing aligned to relevant ISO and BSI standards. For motorsport, that means a proven containment option that can be positioned on site, accessed quickly, and deployed by trained teams to help isolate an incident in high-pressure environments – with the assurance that comes from independent verification.

Motorsport organisations typically position EV fire containment capability where vehicle activity is concentrated, and response time needs to be shortest.

Common use cases include:

• Pit lane and garage environments: high activity, close working conditions and rapid turnaround
• Paddock and team operational areas: vehicles, equipment and personnel in close proximity
• Safety car / medical / rapid response functions: equipment that needs to be immediately accessible when seconds matter
• Trackside incident response: supporting professional control while standard emergency procedures are followed
• EV testing, demonstrations and support settings: controlled environments where EV technology is used outside of race sessions

In motorsport, response time is critical. Fire Cloak™ can be supplied in robust storage solutions which can be positioned at fixed locations across a circuit and within response functions, allowing quick deployment by trained teams, as follows:

• Retrieve the blanket from its designated storage location.
• Approach the vehicle and prepare deployment in line with circuit safety procedures and incident protocols.
• Deploy the blanket over the vehicle to help isolate the incident and limit heat/smoke spread.
• Continue response actions in coordination with track control, existing firefighting equipment and emergency protocols.

Fire Cloak™ is used in Formula E to support EV fire preparedness as part of wider safety planning.

If you have a specific question about Fire Cloak™ in motorsport environments, please get in touch with our team for tailored advice.

If you operate a circuit, manage motorsport events, or oversee safety in EV or hybrid motorsport environments, Fire Cloak™ can support your EV fire preparedness with a practical, high performance containment solution that integrates into existing motorsport safety and emergency response procedures.

Speak to Fire Cloak™ about site coverage, sizing and strategic placement across your motorsport operations.