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Simpson Hybrid Sport Head Restraint, HANS Post Clips, Red or Silver
The Simpson Hybrid Sport in red or silver, with HANS post clips, is a frontal head restraint (FHR) made of carbon and polymer composite, weighing about 950 g. It is approved to FIA 8858-2010 and SFI 38.1.
Specifications
| FIA approval | 8858-2010 |
| FIA approval number (Technical List no. 29) | FHR.055.14-B or FHR.083.26-B, the number is on the label |
| SFI rating | SFI 38.1 |
| Type | Hybrid (sits on the back and shoulders, not over the collarbone; the arms pass through a harness) |
| Material | DuPont carbon and polymer composite |
| Weight | About 950 g |
| Cut | Standard |
| Helmet connection | Clips on classic HANS posts (post anchor) |
| Belts | 2 or 3 in harness |
| Angle | Not sold by angle; it adapts to the seating position through the tether adjustment |
| Colours in store | Red and silver |
| Sizes in store | XS (chest 32-36 in), S (chest 36-40 in), M (chest 40-44 in), L (chest 44-48 in) and XL (chest 48-52 in) |
| Part number | AF014 |
Good to know
- Unlike a classic HANS, the Hybrid runs down the back instead of over the collarbone. The harness the arms pass through brings it back into position after every impact or roll (Simpson)
- The low profile disappears into the seat when worn and lets you get in and out of the car without snagging (Simpson)
- Several tethers also hold the head sideways, and the load is spread over several paths (Simpson)
- The helmet needs HANS posts (post anchor); if it has none, see the HANS helmet anchor kit, product code SI-HS-PA
- To switch the device to quick release, fit M61 anchors to the helmet and use the M61 tether set, product code SI-M61-HAK2
- Replacement chest buckle: Hybrid Sport chest buckle, part number BU182B/BU180
- All HANS and Hybrid devices are in the HANS and Simpson Hybrid collection
Choosing the size
- Hybrid size is chosen by chest circumference, measured below the pectoral muscles with your race suit on; without the suit, add one inch (2.5 cm)
- The tape sits flat against the body with no slack, but is not pulled tight
- Simpson chart: XS 32-36 in (81-91 cm), S 36-40 in (91-102 cm), M 40-44 in (102-112 cm), L 44-48 in (112-122 cm), XL 48-52 in (122-132 cm)
Fitting it to the driver
- Adjust it wearing your suit, underwear and helmet, seated in the car you race, ideally with someone helping
- The chest strap sits below the pectoral line, and the shoulder belts cover between one third and two thirds of the device's shoulder pad
- The rear tether is set so the helmet moves forward between 1 and 2.25 in (25-57 mm) with the chin level; its two adjustment points are shortened evenly
- The side tethers allow no more than 0.5 in (13 mm) of sideways helmet movement and are set to equal length, so the head is not rotated in a side impact
The approval in the rules
- The 2026 Appendix L (Chapter III, Art. 3) requires an FIA approved FHR for drivers and co-drivers in all international competitions, with the exceptions listed there (some historic cars and some alternative energy categories)
- Art. 3.1: any device attached to the helmet must be approved to FIA 8858, and approved systems are listed in FIA Technical List no. 29
- Art. 3.2: the FHR is worn only with FIA 8858 approved tethers and helmet anchors, and with an FIA 8859 or 8860 helmet
- Fitting follows the Simpson installation guide for Hybrid Pro and Hybrid devices, as required by Appendix L, Art. 3.2
- In FIA Technical List no. 29, the homologation end date is the last date on which the model may be manufactured; the approval number is read from the label on the device
- SFI 38.1 certification is renewed every 5 years through an inspection by Simpson (HANS); for FIA events the FIA 8858-2010 label is what counts
Simpson Hybrid Sport Head Restraint, HANS Post Clips, Red or Silver
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