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Anthony Davidson says motor sport is missing 'fear factor' over safety
The man who survived a horror crash at Le Mans believes drivers should be tested but also punished for mistakes in racing
"...The problem is, the safer the circuit becomes the more ruthless the driving becomes. So today there is such little respect for each others safety on the track. They feel like they can bang wheels in a straight line but 'the car is mega-safe – it will take it' is the belief and therefore you get this crazy, almost borderline reckless-driving coming into play...."
The man who survived a horror crash at Le Mans believes drivers should be tested but also punished for mistakes in racing
"...The problem is, the safer the circuit becomes the more ruthless the driving becomes. So today there is such little respect for each others safety on the track. They feel like they can bang wheels in a straight line but 'the car is mega-safe – it will take it' is the belief and therefore you get this crazy, almost borderline reckless-driving coming into play...."