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Originally Posted by E90SLAM
Before all the telemetry and FIA report about this accident, just based on what we've seen online and during the race.
We should not jump onto conclusion that F1 should go to closed cockpit. With such energy played to pivot the heavy tractor, the canopy could be as weak as a piece of cracker snack, and would make minimal difference in this freak accident. Although in Massa Hungarian 2009, that might dissipate some energy and/or deflect the bouncing spring. I see closed cockpit canopies can help road debris more than prevent Jules accident.
However, we can look at how Formula 1 should run. Especially in rain and deteriorating weather.
- Safety car when heavy rain, and possible reoccurring accidents at certain corners, that requires marshals to recover stranded vehicle.
- Red Flag in above condition?
- More stringent Double Wave yellow rules. Speed Limit? or mandatory 5 seconds delta time on double waved yellow sectors. Forcing drivers to slow down substantially. (Currently Race control only looked at driver's sector time not to be better than previous lap or something like that)
- Leave stranded vehicle alone until race ended in heavy rain condition or possible reoccurring accidents at same corner.
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Closed cockpit is a stupid idea. People might find it as a bright idea, until some gets trapped in a burning car and cooks like a baked potato.
People just need to breathe, quit overreacting. Car racing is a dangerous sport and these drivers are well aware of these dangers each and every time they get in the car.