News Details
Montoya no fan of covered F1 cockpits
Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya says he is opposed to the idea of covering the cockpits of open-wheel racing cars. Recent deaths in Formula 1 (Jules Bianchi) and Indycar (Justin Wilson) have ramped up calls for cockpit canopies, covers or cages. Colombian Montoya is a race winner in both categories, and this year finished runner-up in the Indycar championship, where Wilson lost his life in August after being struck on the head from flying debris. But Montoya told RTL that the idea of covering open-wheel cars is wrong, 'If someone can't handle the danger maybe you shouldn't be racing.' 'Everybody out there knows that risk is always a part of it. It is just part of being a racing...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ecclestone says open cockpits will never go
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone says he does not back moves to put a cover...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
F1 will ‘never’ stop open cockpits – Ecclestone
F1 will ‘never' stop open cockpits – Ecclestone Posted On 13...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Magnussen reportedly finished with McLaren
Kevin Magnussen is splitting with McLaren, according to two Danish...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Formula1blog.com Podcast #442- Russian GP review
F1 News Formula1blog.com Podcast #442- Russian GP review Newey: Red Bull...
10y ago from Formula1Blog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP Jerez test: Aprilia 1-2-3 as new aero packages...
No description available...
27m ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Bezzecchi leaves Jerez MotoGP ‘satisfied'...
Marco Bezzecchi felt he achieved the best possible result with second...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Marquez: ‘I don’t have the answers’ to...
Alex Marquez admitted that he didn’t “have the answers” to explain...
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Why Joan Mir wasn’t encouraged by Honda’s best...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Katherine Legge confirmed for Indy 500 with AJ Foyt
AJ Foyt Racing has announced that it will field a third entry in this...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Katherine Legge will make Indy 500 return in HMD...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar to limit entries to those holding a charter
The NTT IndyCar Series has confirmed that future races will be limited to...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Tony Kanaan opens up on Lundgaard, Siegel contract...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Thierry Neuville: “Nobody knows” answer to...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg explains crash that ended WRC Canary...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg crashes out of Rally Islas Canarias
Oliver Solberg and Elliot Edmondson have crashed out of Rally Islas...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Sebastien Ogier dominates Rally Islas Canarias
Sebastien Ogier and Vincent Landais headed a Toyota one-two-three-four in...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
“It would heal a very deep wound” - Atletico star...
Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann has opened up on his aspirations to...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal could be entering into 'collaboration' with...
Arsenal could reportedly be set to enter into a collaboration of sorts...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
“These are the players you support” - Martin Keown...
Martin Keown believes Martin Zubimendi needs support from his Arsenal...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Andrea Berta pictured with club president as Arsenal...
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has been spotted attending a...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Miami Grand Prix at risk of chaos after weather warning
F1 returns this weekend with the Miami Grand... Read More »
57m ago from GPFans.com
NASCAR race stopped after massive 26-car crash brings out...
A huge wreck in a NASCAR Cup Series race last... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
‘Hamilton can still take wins’ – Brundle anticipates...
Ferrari will be among the teams likely to make a... Read More »
47m ago from SkySports.com
