Potential carnage of 2017 wet standing starts
In recent history, F1 fans have been denied significant portions of the race due to damp or wet conditions on track. But is this the answer?
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Halo criticism
Never before had so many drivers tested the Halo device, at once, as during the free practices of the Mexican GP. No less then five of them had the honour. Well, perhaps honour is a bit much, since they all had comments of a certain negativity. Local hero Sergio Perez was joined by both … Read more
Bernie denies legalities will delay Halo
F1 ring master Bernie Ecclestone has denied reports that the delaying of Halo’s introduction for 2017 is down to potential legal issues. These ‘potential’ legal issues could arise from a future accident where head injuries to the driver could occur. Bernie has stated that he is fully behind the postponement of halo’s introduction, and stated … Read more
‘No’ for Halo
Formula One’s strategy group met on Thursday and decided against the introduction of the Halo device for the 2017 season. Despite rumours of the drivers being “90 to 95%” in favour of its introduction, the strategy group coted an overwhelming no. The strategy group involves the Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren, Red Bull, Williams and Force India … Read more
Sergio Perez says Lewis Hamilton was wrong
Sergio – may or may not have a 2017 contract with Force India – Perez believes that Max Verstappen’s defensive driving against Kimi Raikkonen at the 2016 Hungarian GP was beyond the bounds of reasonableness. “That was too much – too much moving under braking”, said the Mexican. “It is something that we need to … Read more
Hamilton open to driver protection
Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton has warmed to the idea of driver protection after initially being against it. Lewis has said previously that he would “rip it off” in reference to the Halo being attached to his car. He has had a change of thought however after seeing the FIA’s presentation on driver protection before … Read more
F1 ‘kerbing’ crisis
Toro Rosso’s Russian driver Daniil Kvyat thinks that Formula 1 is edging ever closer to ‘Top Gear’ styled tracks, as the FIA and circuit organisers continue to reconfigure kerbs at venues on the calendar. The new kerbs on offer at last weekend’s race in Hungary have been described as a “joke” by Kvyat, as he … Read more
Jolyon wants halo to be scrapped
As driver safety is becoming increasingly paramount on the FIA’s agenda, the much talked about “halo” concept comes under scrutiny from Britain’s Jolyon Palmer. When asked by crash.net whether it should be averted, Jolyon replied: “I’d be very happy,” he said. “I just think it’s pretty ugly, it’s against the tradition in Formula One – I … Read more
Lewis overconfident at Baku
Hamilton’s made it clear of his thoughts of the new street circuit at Baku calling it a ‘motorway’. “I could spend £100 on a PlayStation and learn as much.”
