News Details
Closed Cockpits – Are they right for Formula 1?
Since the tragic crash that ultimately cost Jules Bianchi his life at the Japanese Grand Prix last year and the loss of Justin Wilson following flying debris in the IndyCar race this week, closed cockpits have emerged as what many people think may be the solution to better the safety in motorsport. The concept is simple, protection over the driver so their head can’t be hit in a collision or by flying debris, but it’s the execution that causes the problems. First off, how would such protection be implemented? A Fighter-jet style cockpit? A Halo style ring around the driver as Mercedes proposed? However they are used, they must make sure the Driver can easily get out in the case of...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Chilton: Closed cockpits in five to 10 years
– Former Marussia driver Max Chilton is certain that Formula 1 will...
10y ago from GPUpdate.net
FIA to review closed cockpits
In the wake of the latest incident, the FIA is to carry out further tests...
10y ago from Pitpass.com
Whiting believes closed cockpits will happen
Formula One's race director Charlie Whiting is convinced that closed...
10y ago from FormulaSpy.com
FIA to test closed cockpits for F1 cars next month
FIA to test closed cockpits for F1 cars next month Posted On 25 Aug 2015...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Honda pinpoints potential ‘advantage' ahead of...
Honda technical director Romano Albesiano believes there is one specific...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Toprak Razgatlioglu’s manager backs Pramac...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Toprak Razgatlioglu admits MotoGP adaptation...
Toprak Razgatlioglu has admitted that his adaptation to MotoGP feels...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Scott McLaughlin: Arlington “instantly my most...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
McLaughlin sets the early pace in IndyCar’s first...
The NTT IndyCar Series took to the track on a brand new street course...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar drivers praise Fast Six qualifying format...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Pato O'Ward on the 'red flag' that has prevented an...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Solberg clings on to Safari Rally lead as Ogier hunts...
Oliver Solberg started Friday with a 33.3 second lead over Elfyn Evans...
12h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Oliver Solberg hangs on to...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Why 'you would be faster with...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Solberg leads as Ogier hauls...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Fabian Hurzeler reveals text message he sent Arteta...
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler has revealed that he texted...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal & Chelsea in 'very serious' talks to sign...
Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez has been linked with a move away...
9h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Report: London outfit have a deal in place with...
Arsenal midfielder Dan Casey is all set to complete a move to Fulham....
8h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal preparing ‘formal offer' for 48-goal...
Arsenal are very interested in signing Leon Goretzka at the end of the...
9h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 2026 Chinese Grand Prix – Sprint Race Results
George Russell took victory in the Formula 1... Read More »
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Slow Verstappen says 2026 punishes fastest drivers
Mar.14 Max Verstappen has delivered his most... Read More »
37m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Wolff dismisses fuel allegations amid Mercedes dominance
Mar.14 Toto Wolff has hit back at suggestions... Read More »
37m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
