News Details
Magnussen: Formula 1 must be safe first then sexy
Formula 1 must defer to 'safety' over 'sexy' when it comes to preventing more deaths, according to Kevin Magnussen. It emerged after a meeting in Monaco last week that the sport has now decided to push ahead with introducing the controversial ‘halo' concept for cockpit protection in 2017. It is believed the 2017 version will be made of titanium and more elegant than the ‘halo' tested by Ferrari earlier this season, but many preferred Red Bull's alternative ‘aeroscreen' concept. 'It's hard to judge without having tried them,' Renault driver Magnussen told Ekstra Bladet. 'The screen looks nicer than the halo, but fortunately it's not up to me to make these decisions.' As...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Formula 1 confirms halo cockpit system for 2017
Reports have emerged that appear to confirm that Formula 1 cars will be...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Modified ‘Halo' the preferred option for 2017
Monaco Grand Prix – The FIA are intending to introduce an adapted...
9y ago from FormulaSpy.com
F1 decides on ‘halo’ cockpit protection for 2017
Formula 1 decides on ‘halo' for 2017 Formula 1 cars will reportedly...
9y ago from ThisIsF1.com
F1 set to introduce 'halo' over 'aeroscreen'
– Formula 1 has reportedly decided to introduce the 'halo' cockpit...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez explains how injury recovery is delaying...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Francesco Bagnaia says “I just decided” on 2027...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Buriram test: Alex Marquez fastest on Day 1 as...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo's gesture shows his growing...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Paddock optimism for IndyCar’s new independent...
Drivers in the NTT IndyCar Series are largely happy to see the series’...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mick Schumacher gaining confidence on ovals after...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar expanding global broadcasting presence for the...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar grows international broadcast offerings for...
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced that its already extensive global...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai “realistic and optimistic” in mission to...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg “didn’t deserve more than P4”...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Sweden: Elfyn Evans storms to victory as Toyota...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans wins Swedish showdown
Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin clinched victory on Rally Sweden which ended...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
70m-plus-player bid prepared which threatens to derail...
Arsenal could reportedly be facing a very real threat to their hopes of...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'It's more important for Arsenal' | Soccer Saturday...
Tim Sherwood and Clinton Morrison look ahead to the North London derby and...
7h ago from SkySports.com
Premier League club exploring deal to sign 19-year-old...
Nottingham Forest are reportedly eyeing Arsenal's young goalkeeper Tommy...
10h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Talks held: Arsenal step up efforts to beat Man Utd to...
Arsenal have reportedly held initial talks over a potential transfer move...
11h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Shrewd Christian Horner decision could prove detrimental to...
Has a decision from former Red Bull F1 boss... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Lewis Hamilton F1 comeback is on! Ferrari insider decodes...
A Ferrari insider has shed light on the real... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Andrea Stella makes startling McLaren pace admission ahead...
Andrea Stella has made a startling admission on... Read More »
7h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
