News Details
Palmer against closed cockpits
Jolyon Palmer is worried that F1's plans to introduce cockpit protection for the drivers goes against the nature of what Formula 1 is; open cockpit racing. In the wake of the deaths of Jules Bianchi and Justin Wilson, both of whom died as a result of head injuries suffered while racing, closed cockpits or at least cockpit protection became a hot topic in Formula 1. With most against closed cockpits, it is the latter that has been given the go-ahead by the FIA. Motorsport's governing body confirmed last week that they were looking to introduce something in 2017 with the 'halo' design the front runner. 'I think we need to be careful not to go away from what Formula One has always been, which...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Palmer no fan of closed F1 cockpits
Briton Jolyon Palmer fears the introduction of driver head protection...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Hulkenberg not keen on closed F1 cockpit
Nico Hulkenberg has admitted he is not among those who support the...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Renault halted by power unit failure
Renault Sport F1 Renault was forced to sit out the bulk of the afternoon...
9y ago from F1Zone.net
Palmer: I feel the difference between Mercedes and...
Now a fully-fledged race driver for a new works team, Jolyon Palmer...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
“I’m back” – Jorge Martin on MotoGP Hungarian...
No description available...
44m ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Márquez seals seventh straight MotoGP...
t;li>Ducati rider extends world title lead to 175 pointsJorge Martín...
2h ago from TheGuardian.com
How Marc Marquez could seal the MotoGP world title at...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Hungarian GP: Marc Marquez makes it seven grand...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar Milwaukee – Qualifying Results
All 27 drivers of the NTT IndyCar Series buckled in and completed two of...
20h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Three Honda drivers to take IndyCar grid penalties at...
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced three grid penalties for this...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar champ Alex Palou clinches Milwaukee Mile pole...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Josef Newgarden tops the timesheets for Milwaukee’s...
The NTT IndyCar Series took to the historic Milwaukee Mile on Saturday...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
FIA launches tender process for new WRC promoter
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Esteban Ocon's wild childhood dream: 'I wanted to buy...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
How drones will change the way you watch motorsport
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
How WRC's crucial 2027 rules are falling into place
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal agree record deal to sign 16-year-old talent
Arsenal have had a very productive summer transfer window, and they have...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Manchester United closing in on deal to sign...
Manchester United are close to securing the services of Senne Lammens,...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
John Terry reacts as Arsenal talent Max Dowman says...
Chelsea legend John Terry was among those who commented on teenager Max...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Real Madrid set to be rivaled by PL giants for...
Real Madrid will reportedly face competition from Arsenal in their pursuit...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
MotoGP star in touching gesture after scary flying bike...
MotoGP star Pedro Acosta delivered a touching... Read More »
34m ago from GPFans.com
Renault’s new CEO is pro-Formula 1, but is it time for...
New Renault CEO Francois Provost has committed... Read More »
1h ago from GrandPrix247.com
Why Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez is the sensible debut...
With the likelihood that Cadillac will now be... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
