A high-speed crash at the Japanese Grand Prix has raised concerns over the safety of the new F1 cars.
Former F1 driver David Coulthard has proposed a solution to prevent potential “dangerous” crashes in the future. Following a controversial crash at the Japanese Grand Prix involving Oliver Bearman and Franco Colapinto, where Bearman was caught off guard by the closing speed, Coulthard suggested exempting certain corners from energy deployment due to the reduced speed caused by new power units. One particular concern is the iconic corner Eau Rouge in Belgium, which Coulthard believes should be exempt from energy harvesting to avoid blind spots and dangerous closing speeds. He emphasized the importance of ensuring safety on tracks by not catching drivers off guard with high closing speeds, especially in challenging corners like Eau Rouge. Coulthard’s proposal aims to enhance safety in Formula 1 races and prevent future hazardous incidents.
