News Details
'Virtual safety car' trial positive, says Massa
Felipe Massa has labelled a trial of the so-called 'Virtual Safety Car' as a positive step forward for F1 in its efforts to reduce the risk to drivers following Jules Bianchi's accident in the Japanese Grand Prix. Free practice for the United States Grand Prix saw the FIA trial a new 'speed control' format that sees drivers receive a safety car delta when the "Virtual Safety Car" is deployed. Drivers must then drive within that time - approximately 35% of race speed - until green flag conditions, with failure to do so resulting in a penalty. The trial comes as the FIA considers ways to improve safety following Bianchi's crash in Suzuka when he spun in wet conditions and struck a...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
'Work needed on Virtual SC'
Jenson Button and Romain Grosjean believe more work is needed on Formula...
10y ago from SkySports.com
F1 to trial 'virtual safety car'
Formula 1 is to trial a 'virtual safety car' at the US Grand Prix. The...
10y ago from BBC.co.uk
F1 to trial 'virtual safety car' during US practice
The FIA will trial a virtual safety car after first and second practice...
10y ago from TheF1Times.com
Alonso: Still work to be done on VSC
Fernando Alonso has given the Virtual Safety Car (VSC) system the thumbs...
10y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Why Alex Rins can't wait for Yamaha's V4 engine
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Brazil replaces Argentina as 2026 MotoGP calendar...
The 2026 MotoGP calendar has officially been released and the new season...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Brazilian GP replaces Argentina in 2026 MotoGP calendar
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Luca Marini gets new Honda MotoGP deal for 2026
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar Laguna Seca – Qualifying Results
IndyCar traveled to the West Coast for a round at the historic Laguna...
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Palou grabs IndyCar pole at Laguna Seca
IndyCar headed out for qualifying at Laguna Seca just before noon local...
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Foggy conditions at Laguna Seca delay IndyCar’s...
The NTT IndyCar Series was set to hit the track early Saturday morning...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Palou powers to fifth IndyCar pole of 2025 at...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
How Oliver Solberg’s rapid WRC return shakes up...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Monaco GP circuit stage in frame for WRC comeback in...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg stuns WRC field to lead Rally Estonia...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
How WRC rivals reacted to Oliver Solberg's first...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Sell him after this game', 'Can't do another season...
Arsenal fans on X (formerly Twitter) have slammed Leandro Trossard after...
40m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos...
Real Madrid are expected to add further reinforcements to their squad...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Player ratings: Arsenal 3-2 Newcastle
Arsenal made it two from two in pre-season with a 3-2 victory over follow...
1h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Why Arsenal rejected chance to sign Benjamin Sesko?...
A recent report from The Athletic has outlined why Arsenal opted to sign...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Marko confirms the real reason why Red Bull sacked...
Red Bull Racing’s decision to sack team... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
F1 Belgian Grand Prix POSTPONED after extreme conditions...
The start of the F1 Belgian Grand Prix has been... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
FIA announce Lewis Hamilton PENALTY at Belgian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton's Belgian Grand Prix weekend has... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
