News Details
Closed cockpits in Formula One? Not so fast
The idea of enveloping Formula One drivers in closed cockpits to better protect them from flying debris and crashes is more complicated than it sounds. The governing body of motorsport, the FIA, has tried, and for the moment, rejected closed cockpits for F1 after they tested one concept by firing heavy tyres at the canopy of an F-16 fighter jet. F1 is, however, working toward a compromise that will increase driver protection while keeping cockpits open, says race director Charlie Whiting. Tradition and aesthetics are considerations, too. Since the shockingly unsafe early days of F1 when drivers raced without safety belts and in flimsy leather caps, cockpits have always been open, allowing...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from F1Pulse.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Hulkenberg opposed to F1 closed cockpits
Hulkenberg opposed to F1 closed cockpits Posted On 03 Sep 2015 By :...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Jenson Button: ‘It's time for closed cockpits'
McLaren’s Jenson Button is the latest to make comments on the...
10y ago from F1Hub.net
F1 drivers argue for closed or covered cockpits concept
F1 drivers argue for closed or covered cockpits concept Posted On 05 Sep...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Open cockpits hot topic in wake of Wilson tragedy
IndyCar and Formula 1 are investigating the use of enclosed cockpits to...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Miguel Oliveira reveals what’s ‘more difficult’...
Miguel Oliveira says WorldSBK’s race weekend format is harder to adapt...
29m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
MotoGP eliminates wildcard riders from 2027 season
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Keeping Fabio di Giannantonio at VR46 'Plan A', admits...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
How MotoGP’s energy drink landscape could shift
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Mick Schumacher shares injury update after breaking...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Dual-tone Chevy ZR1X pace car revealed for...
The NTT IndyCar Series has revealed the Chevrolet pace car for the...
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Rookie Caio Collet fastest in two-day Indy 500 open...
The NTT IndyCar Series held its traditional two-day open test for the...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Rookie Caio Collet tops last day of Indy 500 Open Test...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
M-Sport weighs up WRC new car build as all options...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Toyota steps up WRC 2027 car testing with new look...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
How Dani Sordo brings "different ideas" to...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg explains crash that ended WRC Canary...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'I'm not happy about that' – ex-Gunner slams...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been heavily criticised by one of the...
19m ago from CaughtOffside.com
'They give you nothing' – Harry Maguire picks out...
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has stated that Arsenal are...
29m ago from SportsKeeda.com
'Serious chances' for Liverpool & Arsenal...
Fabrizio Romano is reporting that there are 'serious chances' for Anthony...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Ambitious PL club eyeing Arsenal, Chelsea & Man...
It could be a big summer transfer window for Everton this year as they're...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lewis Hamilton reveals Ferrari fixed bizarre Japanese GP...
Lewis Hamilton revealed that his bizarre power... Read More »
59m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
F3 cars now ‘1,000 times more fun' than F1 –...
May 1 Lance Stroll has delivered the strongest... Read More »
39m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
F1 star has $22m hypercar stolen
A former F1 star has allegedly been a victim to... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
