FIA limits pitlane access

Safety standards tightened after TV cameraman struck by wheel

Formula One's governing body ordered an immediate clampdown on access to the pitlane on Tuesday after a television cameraman was struck and injured by a bouncing wheel at last weekend's German Grand Prix.

The International Automobile Federation (FIA) said in a statement that only authorized team personnel and event marshals will be allowed to work in the pitlane during qualifying sessions and the race.