News Details
Button calls for closed cockpits
Jenson Button has called for Formula One to introduce closed cockpits as soon as possible after the death in America of British IndyCar driver Justin Wilson. Once a strong supporter of cockpits remaining open, the 2009 world champion said Wilson's fatal crash last month had forced a change of mind. "This (death) just shouldn't happen at this time in motorsport. It's not the 70s, you know, we should know better," the McLaren driver told reporters at the Italian Grand Prix on Thursday. "I was one of many drivers that said 'This is open cockpit racing, it should stay as open cockpit racing'. But I think we've all had enough now. "It's time to do something serious about...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from SuperSport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Charlie Whiting admits F1 closed cockpits still...
Charlie Whiting admits F1 closed cockpits still unlikely Posted On 28 Aug...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Hulkenberg opposed to F1 closed cockpits
Hulkenberg opposed to F1 closed cockpits Posted On 03 Sep 2015 By :...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Hulkenberg: Closed cockpit would "sterilise"...
Nico Hulkenberg thinks Formula 1 should not "sterilise" itself...
10y ago from Motorsport.com
Whiting: Closed cockpit the cons outweigh the pros
FIA Race Director and Formula 1 technical chief Charlie Whiting has...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
The philosophy change that has turned Aprilia into a...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Diogo Moreira promoted to LCR Honda for 2026 MotoGP...
LCR Honda has officially announced three-time Moto2 race winner Diogo...
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Diogo Moreira’s 2026 MotoGP debut with LCR Honda is...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez undergoes shoulder surgery after...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Rinus VeeKay signs with Juncos Hollinger Racing for...
Juncos Hollinger Racing has announced that it has signed Rinus VeeKay for...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mick Schumacher is “very open” to exploring an...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Rinus VeeKay signs with Juncos Hollinger Racing for...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai Motorsport appoints Andrew Wheatley as WRC...
Hyundai Motorsport has strengthened its team with the appointment of...
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Hyundai hires former FIA rally boss in new WRC role
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Hold on to your TV remotes – More than Machine 2 is...
After winning widespread praise from fans whilst also earning nominations...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Just In: Man City & Arsenal would have to beat...
Eintracht Frankfurt’s rising full-back Nathaniel Brown has surged onto...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'He's doing things he wouldn't do at Arsenal' - Steve...
Liverpool icon Steve Nicol has warned Arsenal defender William Saliba...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal latest: Odegaard setback another headache for...
No description available...
5h ago from SkySports.com
Report: Arsenal & Man United ready to pay £80m...
Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly among the clubs showing a...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Christian Horner talks with Ferrari over shock F1 role...
Christian Horner has reportedly held talks with... Read More »
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Mick Schumacher details father's theory behind IndyCar seat...
Mick Schumacher is seeking a return to... Read More »
53m ago from RacingNews365.com
Nicholas Latifi ends two-year social media silence with...
Nicholas Latifi departed the F1 grid at the end... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
