Proposed 'shield', halo alternative, unveiled
Discussion
I read that Vettel said it made him "feel dizzy" looking through it, so it sounds as if some work is required on the optics. We don't want it to impact their judgement when following other cars and resulting in collisions
Aesthetically, I think I'll looks OK and will maybe even look better once it's an integral part of the car design and not an after thought. Certainly better than the other options currently on offer.
Aesthetically, I think I'll looks OK and will maybe even look better once it's an integral part of the car design and not an after thought. Certainly better than the other options currently on offer.
t decisions like this are yet another example of how badly broken the FIA and F1 are: Oh deary me indeed...Both the aero screen and the shield look better than the halo, and both presumably provide at least the same level of protection. Is there any proper info as to why the halo is best and being chosen by the FIA? Or is it just that its the most developed of the proposed devices and time is short?
Apparently it was a unanimous decision by the teams even though they all preferred the screen..........so how did we end up with the flip flop? Another friggin working group set up to decide on the engine, how many working groups do we need, we're just going round in circles, what happened with this fan survey Alex wurz headed a year or two ago, the fans spoke so where are we at with that..............nowhere that's where, teams never seem to agree on anything, the FIA seem to be disconnected and do what they want then somebody has an idea to set up another working group to ask the fans what they want and round and round it goes
I'm afraid this is yet another example in F1 of where there is completely muddled thinking about (a) what this is designed to achieve and (b) pressure to implement anything regardless of whether it meets the design criteria. Gradually over many years from having been a complete enthusiast for F1 I have been gradually worn down to feeling apathetic about the whole business. A sad state of affairs. I console myself that it is still possible to go and see a complete day of clubmans racing at places Like Castle Combe for about £15 a day - with far more excitement than going to watch a GP, and without any of the exorbitant fees it now costs to watch a GP. And at places like CC you can still go to the Paddock for a couple of quid and actually talk to the drivers and mechanics at no cost. I know where I prefer to spend my money and time - and it still keeps my enthusiasm for motorsport alive
Is it for F1 only? or other open wheel series?
At least one of the accidents regularly quoted in the rationale behind introducing 'something' was in a lower formula.
if so, how far down the tree do you go? Fitting such a device to, say, a FFord car would probably look even more bonkers and possibly be cost prohibitive - as in the extra cost making racing even less affordable than already for many.
At least one of the accidents regularly quoted in the rationale behind introducing 'something' was in a lower formula.
if so, how far down the tree do you go? Fitting such a device to, say, a FFord car would probably look even more bonkers and possibly be cost prohibitive - as in the extra cost making racing even less affordable than already for many.
Doink said:
Apparently it was a unanimous decision by the teams even though they all preferred the screen..........so how did we end up with the flip flop? Another friggin working group set up to decide on the engine, how many working groups do we need, we're just going round in circles, what happened with this fan survey Alex wurz headed a year or two ago, the fans spoke so where are we at with that..............nowhere that's where, teams never seem to agree on anything, the FIA seem to be disconnected and do what they want then somebody has an idea to set up another working group to ask the fans what they want and round and round it goes
This is all true. If it wasn't so tragic it would be funny.I think I read recently that they are concerned that the new cars have made overtaking more difficult so they have set up a working group to come up with ideas to improve matters. I wonder if they'll decide to reduce the downforce by 25% and fit narrower tyres that degrade more quickly...?
Not only this.....but consider a small piece of debris striking the underside of the Halo device and instead of connecting with the drivers helmet (built and designed at massive cost over years of development to protect against impacts) and deflects into the drivers chest. Do drivers then need to wear bulletproof type vests now aswell?
I know it could be a rare occurrence but so is anything big enough impacting the drivers head area where the Halo would be any use whatsoever! Recent deaths have been in different Formula.
I know it could be a rare occurrence but so is anything big enough impacting the drivers head area where the Halo would be any use whatsoever! Recent deaths have been in different Formula.
Ahonen said:
This is all true. If it wasn't so tragic it would be funny.
I think I read recently that they are concerned that the new cars have made overtaking more difficult so they have set up a working group to come up with ideas to improve matters. I wonder if they'll decide to reduce the downforce by 25% and fit narrower tyres that degrade more quickly...?
As it's downforce that got us into this mess, it should be reduced by 100%.I think I read recently that they are concerned that the new cars have made overtaking more difficult so they have set up a working group to come up with ideas to improve matters. I wonder if they'll decide to reduce the downforce by 25% and fit narrower tyres that degrade more quickly...?
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