News Details
Ricciardo: Drivers want head protection
Days ahead of the opening test that kick-starts F1 2016, Daniel Ricciardo has confirmed that drivers are seeking the support of the FIA in their campaign for better head protection. The drivers' union, the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, has already called on the sport's governing body to take action, with plans to introduce a system in time for next season. Whilst Red Bull is understood to have come up with its own option, believed to be a canopy made of carbon and a 'glass-like' material, similar to a concept suggested by Mercedes, the drivers are said to be in favour of the 'halo' device put forward by the FIA. 'It's not taking away anything from the driver in terms of courage or...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from Pitpass.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Daniel Ricciardo says F1 drivers back the Halo head...
Daniel Ricciardo says Formula 1 drivers would welcome the introduction of...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Ricciardo welcomes head protection
Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo says Formula 1 drivers will welcome increased...
9y ago from BBC.co.uk
Red Bull to propose alternative to Halo canopy concept
Red Bull is to propose an alternative to Mercedes' Halo canopy...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
'Fans will adjust to new safety shield'
Australia's Daniel Ricciardo believes moves to offer drivers greater...
9y ago from SuperSport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez: ‘I've had stitches in my chin, but...
No description available...
42m ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo “needs a winning project now” as...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo tops chaotic second Assen MotoGP...
Fabio Quartararo topped the timesheets for Yamaha after an extended...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marc Marquez tops first Assen MotoGP practice despite...
Marc Marquez topped the timesheets in the first Assen MotoGP practice...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Where does Santino Ferrucci see his first IndyCar win...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar will not return to Thermal Club in 2026...
According to comments made by Thermal Club founder and owner Tim Rogers,...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Malukas’ recovery drive secures Foyt’s best team...
During Sunday’s IndyCar race at Road America, David Malukas was the...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and Losers from IndyCar’s Road America...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Acropolis Rally: Ott Tanak heads Hyundai 1-2 as...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Acropolis Rally: Sebastien Ogier leads as puncture...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Here's how Hyundai’s driver cooling system will...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
How Carlos Sainz Sr's withdrawal will impact the FIA...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Manchester United target blocking all offers as he...
Manchester United target Viktor Gyokeres is blocking offers from other...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal given ‘less than 2% chance’ of signing...
Arsenal’s hopes of landing one of their top striker targets this summer...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Mikel Arteta tells Arsenal to sign 21-year-old...
Mikel Arteta reportedly wants Arsenal to sign midfielder Marc Casado from...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Report names 7 wingers on Arsenal's list of transfer...
Arsenal reportedly have as many as seven big names on their list of winger...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
FIA announce Lewis Hamilton punishment verdict at Austrian...
The FIA have announced the punishment verdict for... Read More »
51m ago from GPFans.com
F1: Austrian Grand Prix: Friday Free 2 - Times
Times from today's second free practice session... Read More »
2h ago from Pitpass.com
F1 Results Today: Hamilton suffers Ferrari nightmare at...
The first outing at the Austrian Grand Prix... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
