News Details
Verstappen won't add padding for Istanbul's neck-killer Turn 8
Max Verstappen is bracing for Istanbul's famous Turn 8, but the Red Bull charger insists he won't be adding padding to the cockpit of his RB16 to mitigate the effects of the neck-killer corner. Istanbul Park's renowned multi-apex left-hand fast sweep earned itself quite a reputation during F1's previous stint at the Turkish venue. But the greater downforce levels of the sport's current cars will have only heightened the corner's physical challenge since F1 last visited the track in 2011. Drivers typically add padding to their cockpit to help restrain neck movement, but Verstappen explained why he won't resort to the quick fix., "I remember my very first F3 test I did," he said....
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Verstappen drives without neck support: "I'd...
Formula 1 is back in Istanbul Park and that is accompanied by neck pain....
4y ago from GPBlog.com
"I prefer my head falls off" - Verstappen...
Max Verstappen has revealed an embarrassing jibe from his father during...
4y ago from GPFans.com
Verstappen drives without: 'I'd rather have my head...
Formula 1 is back in Istanbul Park and that is accompanied by neck pain....
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Tsunoda ‘surprised' by power and physical strain
Yuki Tsunoda says his first-ever run in an F1 car put more of a strain on...
4y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Alex Marquez doesn't see GP26 ride as audition for...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Pedro Acosta interview: ‘Money is what matters to me...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
KTM: MotoGP efforts to be impacted by 50% workforce...
KTM majority shareholder Bajaj Auto has revealed plans to cut its...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Yamaha’s V4 'still a long way off' says test rider...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Marco Andretti announces retirement from racing, won't...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Andretti retires from IndyCar after 20 seasons
Marco Andretti announced his retirement from motor racing on Wednesday,...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mark Miles teases possible non-championship...
IndyCar is largely considered a North American championship, with races...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Enzo Fittipaldi hails ‘productive’ test with Arrow...
Enzo Fittipaldi completed an IndyCar test with Arrow McLaren last week,...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Kalle Rovanpera completes maiden F2 test ahead of...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans: WRC points lead “guarantees absolutely...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
M-Sport favours new WRC car build over upgraded Rally2...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Lancia confirms 2026 WRC2 entry with the new Ypsilon...
Lancia will return to the World Rally Championship next year with the new...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'You don't understand football': Premier League boss...
Burnley manager Scott Parker has defended Arsenal against the criticism of...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal and Man United told to pay £35 million for...
Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in signing the Levante...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal & Tottenham eye 16-goal star who is a...
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Vasco da Gama...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Report: Arsenal looking to sign experienced £44m star...
Arsenal are looking to improve their midfield unit with the signing of...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Audi trigger F1 confusion as team takeover looms
Audi have launched their social media pages ahead... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Aston Martin confirm F1 driver change for 2026
Aston Martin have confirmed a change to their F1... Read More »
15h ago from GPFans.com
Stella hopes Piastri managed to 'add more tools to his...
Despite a disappointing weekend for Oscar... Read More »
1h ago from F1Technical.net
