News Details
Drivers cautious in welcoming closed cockpit concept
Justin Wilson's fatal accident in last month's Pocono IndyCar event has reawakened the call for closed cockpits in open-wheel racing and, based on reaction from the Monza paddock, the tide may finally be turning in favour of a switch. While Jenson Button - who has lost F1 rival Jules Bianchi and two fellow Britons, Wilson and Dan Wheldon, to avoidable head injuries and seen F1 contemporaries such as Felipe Massa, Cristiano da Matta and Luciano Burti suffer near-fatal accidents – is changing his view that it is now time to seriously consider covered cockpits , the rest of the grand prix fraternity continues to hold varying opinions, ranging from cautious consideration to definite denial....
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Hulkenberg: Closed cockpit would "sterilise"...
Nico Hulkenberg thinks Formula 1 should not "sterilise" itself...
10y ago from Motorsport.com
Button speaks out on open cockpits and safety in...
McLaren Honda driver Jenson Button has spoke out about his feelings on...
10y ago from FormulaSpy.com
Jenson Button: ‘It's time for closed cockpits'
McLaren’s Jenson Button is the latest to make comments on the...
10y ago from F1Hub.net
Hulkenberg opposed to F1 closed cockpits
Hulkenberg opposed to F1 closed cockpits Posted On 03 Sep 2015 By :...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Ducati still favourite after MotoGP Sepang test, but...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
What happened at MotoGP’s official season launch in...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha: ’2026 MotoGP bike not performing badly but...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Honda’s Joan Mir believes Ducati has given rivals a...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
McLaren eyes Fernando Alonso reunion to complete...
Zak Brown has said he will "continue to bug" Fernando Alonso to...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Arrow McLaren unveils liveries for 2026 IndyCar...
Arrow McLaren has taken the wraps off its trio of challengers for the...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Zak Brown “would love” Indy 500 reunion with...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Arrow McLaren officially opens doors to new home in...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Esapekka Lappi thought his WRC career was over, but...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera co-driver Jonne Halttunen lands Toyota...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Iconic Ouninpohja stage dropped from 2026 WRC Rally...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
More than 10 tuners interested in joining WRC under...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal latest: City win at Anfield a hammer blow for...
No description available...
9h ago from SkySports.com
Player ratings: Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland
Arsenal made it back-to-back wins with a convincing 3-0 win at home to...
10h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris makes Arsenal PL...
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has tipped Arsenal to win the Premier League...
16h ago from SportsKeeda.com
10 Goals, 9 Assists: Arsenal eye Barcelona target in...
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing the Belgian attacker Mika...
18h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Cadillac F1 livery unveiled for 2026 season - first images
Check out the photos as Cadillac unveils its 2026... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
Cadillac reveal 2026 F1 livery with special Super Bowl video
Watch Cadillac's Super Bowl commercial as the... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
Montoya makes shock claim on true speed of Mercedes 2026 car
Formula 1 is entering a new era, and if former... Read More »
11h ago from F1i.com
