Safety

Magnussen: cockpit 'shield' could add safety risk

Haas F1 Team's Kevin Magnussen isn't impressed with the FIA's intention of introducing a cockpit 'shield' safety device in the…

8 years ago

'Shield' safety device favored over halo by Strategy Group

Among the decisions voted upon by the Strategy Group at its meeting in Paris today is a measure which favors…

8 years ago

FIA takes precautionary safety measures ahead of Sunday's race

The FIA has set up a contingency plan for tomorrow's Chinese Grand Prix should the skies once again threaten proceedings.…

8 years ago

FIA divulges 'shield' cockpit protection device to drivers

F1 drivers have been shown a new cockpit protection safety concept called 'the shield' which could serve as an alternative…

8 years ago

Magnussen opposes 'halo' introduction

KevinĀ  Magnussen is no fan of the 'Halo' cockpit safety device the FIA is contemplating on introducing sometime in the…

8 years ago

Alex Wurz: 'GPDA still a force to be reckoned with.'

Former F1 driver and Grand Prix Drivers Association president, Alex Wurz says the corporation has been and will remain an…

8 years ago

FIA prevents 'preloaded' start trick following Ferrari brief

The FIA just took preventive action against a start procedure which had the potential to emulate a launch control system…

8 years ago

'Halo' gets two thumbs down from drivers for 2018

The 'Halo' cockpit safety device which the FIA was set to introduce in 2018 has been delayed indefinitely following its…

8 years ago

F1 Medical Car driver Van der Merwe explains crucial role

Alan van der Merwe, who serves as the official Formula 1 Medical Car driver on grand prix weekends, says his…

8 years ago

No 'Halo' over Indy cars

Efforts to improve cockpit safety have ramped up since Justin Wilson was killed by flying debris in an Indycar race…

8 years ago