News Details

Hulkenberg on F1 halo: Don t do it!

Nico Hulkenberg has aired his opposition to the proposal to introduce canopy protection to F1 cars, saying it 'sends out the wrong message for F1'. Ferrari caused a stir by sending Kimi Raikkonen out on a two lap run with its interpretation canopy protection attached to the SF16-T. It comes as the FIA continues studies to determine whether to introduce protection for the cockpit, with many drivers seemingly in favour. However, Le Mans 24 Hours winner Hulkenberg has revealed he is adamant against its introduction, saying 'it looks horrible' and is runs the risk of 'sterilising' the sport. “Don't do it,” he said. “I think it sends the wrong message. F1 is very focused on safety at the...
Full Story »
8y ago from Crash.net 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Ferrari details halo canopy, visibility OK

Ferrari offers up a few more details of its halo canopy head protection...
8y ago from Crash.net

Raikkonen tests head protection concept

Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen has debuted the 'halo'...
8y ago from F1Zone.net

Ferrari trial ‘Halo' style cockpit protection

Ferrari have tried out an installation run with their SF16-H fitted with...
8y ago from FormulaSpy.com

Rosberg ‘all for' halo protection

Nico Rosberg has thrown his support behind the halo cockpit protection...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Jorge Martin suffers fractures in test crash to cast...

t;li>Aprilia rider hit the track face first as his helmet...
18h ago from TheGuardian.com

Maverick Vinales: Sepang MotoGP test is about...

Maverick Vinales shared his number one goal for the Sepang MotoGP test as...
14h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Andretti Global shows off new liveries for 2025...

Andretti Global has revealed a trio of new liveries for the team’s cars...

Penske President Tim Cindric to reduce leadership role

Team Penske announced on Friday afternoon that long-time President Tim...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Popular On GunnersToday.com

Report establishes 21 G/A star as most likely Arsenal...

Much was made of Arsenal's need to strengthen in attack in the January...
6m ago from CaughtOffside.com

‘It was perfect’: Howe hails Newcastle as side...

t;li>Newcastle manager salutes ‘brave, aggressive’ showingMikel...
6h ago from TheGuardian.com

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.