Formula One is set to pay its respects to the victims of the terror attacks in Paris ahead of Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix.
A one-minute silence was already scheduled in memory of those who have died in road traffic accidents.
But FIA president Jean Todt, speaking from the Interlagos paddock, says those murdered in Friday night's horrific attacks in the French capital will also be honoured.
"We had already planned to do something tomorrow at the occasion of the day of celebrations for road victims," said Frenchman Todt.
"We had decided a minute of silence and of course we can't ignore what happened in Paris. We will have a moment of attention for what happened in Paris."
Todt, announced as the United Nations' Special Envoy for Road Safety earlier this year, added: "Every day on our streets, 3500 people die. Every day there are 30 times more people who die than in the Paris assassinations.
"It's a bewilderment, the horror after this attack in Paris, but that could happen anywhere in the world.
"We only are poor spectators in front of such a spectacle. Paris is one of the great capitals of the world and it's not appropriate to link the FIA to this tragic accident."
Romain Grosjean, the only French driver on the Formula One grid, is sporting an armband of the country's national colours in the wake of Friday night's attacks which has left more than 120 people dead.
His Lotus team, who are set to be taken over by French car manufacturer Renault, also issued a statement ahead of qualifying on Saturday.
"Lotus F1 Team would like to express its sadness following Friday's tragic events in Paris," the statement read. "The team's thoughts are with everyone affected.
"For tomorrow's Brazilian Grand Prix the team will run with the hastag #PrayForParis on the cars of Romain Grosjean and Pastor Maldonado."
Source: PA
