News Details
Swiss company proposes to airlift crashed F1 cars
The Swiss helicopter company Air Zermatt has proposed to remove stranded Formula One cars from the race track by airlifting them away to a safer place, avoiding the presence of recovery vehicles on the circuit.
What may seem to be a strange idea might be effective. The particular idea had already been tested in 2005. At the time, a helicopter was used during the A1GP race of Dubai. Air Zermatt's recent proposal was triggered by Jules Bianchi's crash into a recovery vehicle at the most recent Japanese Grand Prix. It argues that such accidents can easily be avoided if cars are airlifted away. 'The accident would not have occurred if we had worked our way. That would simply not have been a...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from F1Technical.net
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Swiss firm wants helicopter to recover cars
– Swiss helicopter firm Air Zermatt has proposed that F1 cars...
10y ago from GPUpdate.net
Bianchi Latest Update: Recovery vehicle driver says F1...
Bianchi Latest Update: Recovery vehicle driver says F1 ‘never...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Recovery vehicle driver defends Suzuka colleague
xt">Jules Bianchi accident scene
An experienced Formula 1 recovery...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Caterham told that F1 race cars cannot leave factory
Caterham factory
The future of the struggling Caterham Formula One team...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marini: Honda 2026 MotoGP bike already better than...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Repsol set to return to world championship after Honda...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati announces injured Marc Marquez’s stand-in for...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Luca Marini highlights areas of ‘great...
Luca Marini believes Honda is making significant progress but sees one...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Lochie Hughes secures IndyCar reserve role with...
Andretti Global has announced a continued partnership with Lochie Hughes...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IMSA’s AO Racing considering expansion, possibly...
AO Racing, one of the more popular teams racing in IMSA currently, is...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Five IndyCar teams jump start offseason testing at...
Five different IndyCar teams completed a test at Mid-Ohio Sports Car...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
The challenges Kalle Rovanpera will face in...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Ott Tanak reverts to older-spec Hyundai for WRC’s...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera to leave WRC for Super Formula in 2026
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera quits rallying
Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team driver Kalle Rovanperä has...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
David Raya claims 26-year-old Arsenal star has better...
Arsenal keeper David Raya has claimed that Martin Zubimendi has the best...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'Worst thing' – Arsenal star reveals 'horrible'...
Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has spoken out on the 'horrible'...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Manchester United readying 90 million offer to beat...
Manchester United are preparing a 90 million offer to beat rivals Arsenal...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Recent Arsenal signing explains Mikel Arteta role in...
Arsenal central midfielder Martin Zubimendi has explained how he ended up...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Red Bull issue sale verdict after $2.3billion bid
Red Bull have reportedly issued a verdict on... Read More »
33m ago from GPFans.com
F1 News Today: Lance Stroll emotional as star announces new...
Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll has appeared... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
FIA send independent steward to F1 season finale to protect...
The FIA agreed to an independent steward... Read More »
3h ago from RacingNews365.com
