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 »
8y 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...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Hulkenberg not keen on closed F1 cockpit
Nico Hulkenberg has admitted he is not among those who support the...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Renault halted by power unit failure
Renault Sport F1 Renault was forced to sit out the bulk of the afternoon...
8y 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...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Martin chooses #1 for MotoGP title defence as Aprilia...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Aprilia showcases 2025 MotoGP livery
On Thursday afternoon the factory Aprilia team became the second outfit...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Davide Brivio commends ‘very good connection'...
Trackhouse Racing boss Davide Brivio commends the team's relationship...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Dall'Igna on Newey comparisons: My decisions go...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
FOX Sports confirms broadcast team as it assumes...
FOX Sports has announced the trio of talent that will present the NTT...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Translating the Chili Bowl's lessons into Ferrucci's...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Kyle Larson is taking a much more laid-back approach...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Dakar 2025, Stage 11: Ekstrom tops penultimate day as...
No description available...
48m ago from Motorsport.com
Why Toyota believes Rovanpera’s WRC return will...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2025, Stage 10: Roma fastest as Lategan retakes...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal forward Willian offers himself...
No description available...
48m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal transfer news: Martin Zubimendi 'monitored' by...
Arsenal could reportedly face competition from four European giants for...
48m ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Human Behaviour
In May 2023, I wrote a blog called ‘Thank You For The Good Times’...
48m ago from Arseblog.com
Roy Keane predicts who among Arsenal, Liverpool,...
No description available...
48m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Historic BLUE Ferrari driven by Schumacher in Monaco set...
A blue Ferrari famously driven by Formula 1... Read More »
58m ago from GPFans.com
Newey Aston Martin BLOW delivered as F1 team tipped for...
Formula 1 team Aston Martin have been dealt a... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
Antonelli gets extra time in Mercedes before the rookie's...
In two months time, the Formula One season will... Read More »
58m ago from GPBlog.com
