F1 safety

New race gloves get 'consistently good' feedbackNew race gloves get 'consistently good' feedback

New race gloves get 'consistently good' feedback

A new design of racing gloves have been given the thumbs up by drivers after a successful initial trial that…

4 years ago
Todt says Halo vindicated by Grosjean survivalTodt says Halo vindicated by Grosjean survival

Todt says Halo vindicated by Grosjean survival

FIA president Jean Todt says the the decision by the governing body to push through the introduction of the Halo…

4 years ago
Ultra-protective helmet to be mandatory in F1 from 2019Ultra-protective helmet to be mandatory in F1 from 2019

Ultra-protective helmet to be mandatory in F1 from 2019

A new ultra-protective helmet standard is to be introduced in all major championships overseen by the FIA. The new specification…

7 years ago
Adapting F1 safety measures to faster 2017-spec carsAdapting F1 safety measures to faster 2017-spec cars

Adapting F1 safety measures to faster 2017-spec cars

Nicolas Carpentiers looks at the safety measures that have been decided in the wake of Formula 1's 2017 rules revamp.…

8 years ago
F1 Medical Car driver Van der Merwe explains crucial roleF1 Medical Car driver Van der Merwe explains crucial role

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
FIA recreated Alonso crash with Halo, drivers not impressedFIA recreated Alonso crash with Halo, drivers not impressed

FIA recreated Alonso crash with Halo, drivers not impressed

FIA deputy race director and safety director Laurent Mekies has revealed that Formula 1’s governing body has simulated Fernando Alonso’s…

8 years ago
Ecclestone clarifies 'walls' commentsEcclestone clarifies 'walls' comments

Ecclestone clarifies 'walls' comments

Bernie Ecclestone has clarified his comments regarding erecting walls around corners in order to enforce track limits. Ahead of the…

8 years ago
Magnussen: More pressing matters for F1 than HaloMagnussen: More pressing matters for F1 than Halo

Magnussen: More pressing matters for F1 than Halo

Kevin Magnussen says he is "not a big fan" of the Halo after testing it at the Mexican Grand Prix and…

8 years ago
Drivers want more deterrents - RicciardoDrivers want more deterrents - Ricciardo

Drivers want more deterrents - Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo says F1 drivers want to be punished when they make mistakes, following comments from Bernie Ecclestone regarding run-off areas.…

8 years ago
Alonso, Hamilton to sample Halo at SingaporeAlonso, Hamilton to sample Halo at Singapore

Alonso, Hamilton to sample Halo at Singapore

Multiple Formula One world champions Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton are set to become the latest drivers to try the…

9 years ago
Horner: ‘Still an awful lot of unanswered questions’ about HaloHorner: ‘Still an awful lot of unanswered questions’ about Halo

Horner: ‘Still an awful lot of unanswered questions’ about Halo

Christian Horner says Formula One’s Strategy Group decided to vote against the introduction of the Halo cockpit protection system in…

9 years ago
Hamilton wants clarification on yellow flag rulesHamilton wants clarification on yellow flag rules

Hamilton wants clarification on yellow flag rules

Lewis Hamilton wants clarification on what drivers are allowed to do under double waved yellow flags following Nico Rosberg's pole…

9 years ago