diff --git a/python-orjson.spec b/python-orjson.spec
index 212005c..f87259e 100644
--- a/python-orjson.spec
+++ b/python-orjson.spec
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ Source:         %{pypi_source orjson}
 Patch:          Remove-unstable-simd-feature.patch
 
 BuildRequires:  python3-devel
+BuildRequires:  %{py3_dist pytest-forked}
 BuildRequires:  rust-packaging
 
 
@@ -91,7 +92,8 @@ export RUSTFLAGS='%{build_rustflags}'
 %check
 %pyproject_check_import
 %if %{with tests}
-%pytest -vv
+# --forked: protect the pytest process against test segfaults
+%pytest --forked
 %endif