Cockpit Safety?

<T-K> · Post by **<T-K>** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:46 am

As we all know there are lots of talks revolving around advancing safety for the drivers after the 2 incidents which took place....Are we looking at some serious modifications to the car? I have heard rumours about helmets being infused with Kevlar and military spec materials for visors etc.

Anyone care to share their insights or ideas into any plausible options the FIA/FOTA can look into...I found some pictures of some previous attempts made:

Brabham BT24 - approximately 1968 - MonzaGP free practice(?)

Protos F2 at Nurburgring

And through the wonders of photoshop

<T-K> · Post by **<T-K>** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:08 am

This is an example of something that was sent into FOTA by a fan....(Allow the image to load fully)

<T-K> · Post by **<T-K>** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:10 am

Sorry about all the images Ed

Ed · Post by Ed » Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:13 pm

No worries <T-K>

They all have merit I think however how would a driver get out of the fully covered ones within the 5 seconds ?

The last one with the forward extension of the engine cover would not have prevented the Massa accident!!

It is a tough one

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:06 am

Ed wrote:No worries <T-K>

They all have merit I think however how would a driver get out of the fully covered ones within the 5 seconds ?

The last one with the forward extension of the engine cover would not have prevented the Massa accident!!

It is a tough one

canopy explosive charges a la fighter aircraft ?

GhoGho · Post by **GhoGho** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:55 am

The red Bull image has me thinking about all the aerodynamic tweaks this option might provide.........mmmmmmmm

<T-K> · Post by **<T-K>** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:54 am

Ed wrote:
The last one with the forward extension of the engine cover would not have prevented the Massa accident!!

I suppose if it were paired with a larger windscreen similar to that of a dragster it may have made a difference, albeit making the car aesthetically horrendous...

I think the biggest problem with applying a larger windshield type object in front of the driver is what do you do when it rains or if you get some oil on it...

<T-K> · Post by **<T-K>** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:56 am

Julian Mayo wrote:
Ed wrote:No worries <T-K>

They all have merit I think however how would a driver get out of the fully covered ones within the 5 seconds ?

The last one with the forward extension of the engine cover would not have prevented the Massa accident!!

It is a tough one
canopy explosive charges a la fighter aircraft ?

Borrowed from the Pessna?

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 8:53 pm

<T-K> wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote:
Ed wrote:No worries <T-K>

They all have merit I think however how would a driver get out of the fully covered ones within the 5 seconds ?

The last one with the forward extension of the engine cover would not have prevented the Massa accident!!

It is a tough one
canopy explosive charges a la fighter aircraft ?
Borrowed from the Pessna?

ALREADY USED

<T-K> · Post by **<T-K>** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:14 am

Julian Mayo wrote:
ALREADY USED

Conducting experiments again?

<T-K> · Post by **<T-K>** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:16 am

jacfan · Post by **jacfan** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 1:44 pm

I think safety has certainly improved over the years. If Senna had his accident now he would probably still be alive.
However what happened to Felipe was a completely freaky incident and unfortunately motor sport is dangerous and you can never cover every eventuality.
The good thing is that Felipe is ok and hopefully will be back in the car next year..... and maybe even get WDC!!