The Artist.....
Champion Elect
Autosport are reporting that the FIA are testing forward roll-hoops in the wake of the tragic accident which claimed the life of Henry Surtees:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/99155
These roll-hoops are supposed to deflect any large debris above the head of the driver, but it strikes me that these would have potential unforeseen consequences.
1. Driver's vision would likely be impaired - certainly it would be more difficult to see the track in front.
2. In the video shown, the rear roll bar is not included. Had this been there, the wheel would have likely hit the rear roll bar and impacted downwards on the driver's head!
3. (Correct me if i'm wrong), but this would not have affected the Henry Surtees incident, as this was a tyre bouncing down on his head from above.
However, had this been in place, it is possible that the Felipe Massa incident could have been avoided! As long as F1 (And all single seaters) remain open cockpit events, there remains a risk (albeit small) of an impact from a rogue piece of car!
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/99155
These roll-hoops are supposed to deflect any large debris above the head of the driver, but it strikes me that these would have potential unforeseen consequences.
1. Driver's vision would likely be impaired - certainly it would be more difficult to see the track in front.
2. In the video shown, the rear roll bar is not included. Had this been there, the wheel would have likely hit the rear roll bar and impacted downwards on the driver's head!
3. (Correct me if i'm wrong), but this would not have affected the Henry Surtees incident, as this was a tyre bouncing down on his head from above.
However, had this been in place, it is possible that the Felipe Massa incident could have been avoided! As long as F1 (And all single seaters) remain open cockpit events, there remains a risk (albeit small) of an impact from a rogue piece of car!