News Details
Video: How new closed cockpit idea works
When the FIA conducts its tests of new 'closed cockpit' concepts next month, it is hoped that they will offer the best of both worlds, protection from debris but easy cockpit exits for drivers. Delivering on both those fronts is essential if, by covering cockpits, motor racing is not going to cure one problem but open up plenty others. Ever since the crashes involving Henry Surtees at Brands Hatch in 2009, and Felipe Massa at the Hungaroring a week later, motor racing's governing body has been working hard on better cockpit protection. But tests on fitting fighter jet canopies to single seaters highlighted key problems: either the debris would get shot high into the air and risk injuring...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Massa vows to help efforts to improve cockpit safety
Felipe Massa has offered any help he can give to help improve cockpit...
10y ago from Motorsport.com
FIA set to carry out closed cockpit tests
The FIA plans to hold new closed cockpit tests next month, Motorsport.com...
10y ago from Motorsport.com
Charlie Whiting certain closed cockpits will be...
Charlie Whiting, FIA's technical director is also certain closed cockpits...
10y ago from F1Hub.net
FIA to study closed-cockpit concepts
The FIA's F1 race director Charlie Whiting says motorsport's governing...
10y ago from Crash.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Alex Rins confirms Yamaha split after 2026 MotoGP...
Yamaha rider Alex Rins has confirmed he will part ways with the team at...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pirelli delivers second set of 2027 prototype tyres to...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Di Giannantonio fastest in first Jerez MotoGP...
VR46 Ducati rider Fabio Di Giannantonio recorded the fastest time in the...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Enea Bastianini: 'I am evaluating several future...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Pato O'Ward issues damning verdict on ‘Mario...
Pato O'Ward isn't chasing F1 any more after falling out of love with...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and losers from the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Officiating confirms Scot Elkins as Managing...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar names officiating director ahead of Indy 500
IndyCar Officiating has announced Scot Elkins as the new Managing...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Canary Islands: Sebastien Ogier leads, SS3...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera offering tips as Takamoto Katsuta...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Everything we know about the WRC’s newest constructor
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
New constructor set to join WRC top tier in 2027
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Talks held: Arsenal preparing to make 30m transfer bid...
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to make a 30m transfer bid for Club...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal vs Newcastle United Prediction and Betting...
The Premier League features another set of matches this weekend as...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
The race for Europe: which English clubs can qualify,...
places up for grabs in Uefa’s competitions next season are a moveable...
22m ago from TheGuardian.com
Boost for Arsenal as injured Newcastle United duo out...
Arsenal reportedly look to have been handed a boost as Newcastle United...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 announce return of iconic circuit made famous by Lewis...
Formula 1 have announced the return of a grand... Read More »
51m ago from GPFans.com
Newey's Aston concept labelled ‘failed design'
Apr.24 Aston Martin's radical 2026 car concept... Read More »
3h ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Alan McNish becomes Audi Racing Director following Jonathan...
Audi announced a key leadership appointment as it... Read More »
32m ago from GrandPrix247.com
