News Details

Lauda: Let's not destroy F1 DNA with too many safety issues

Niki Lauda has joined a chorus of disapproving Formula 1 figures who believe the halo cockpit safety system is another step in eroding the ethos of Formula 1. Lauda told Motorsport Magazine, 'If you go too far with these things, it's no wonder that fewer people are watching these days. I think – in a very respectful way – that the DNA of Formula 1 should be maintained, and we're slowly going to destroy it if we keep on inventing what are, for me, too many safety issues.' The halo system is set to be implemented in 2017, but already has some high profile detractors including Lewis Hamilton who called it the worst ever F1 invention. 'Because of improvements in the cars and...
Full Story »
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Lauda: Halo could threaten F1's DNA

riple Formula 1 World Champion Niki Lauda reckons the sport's DNA could be...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net

Goodwood – The Glastonbury of Motorsport

Those who know me know of my obsession with motorsport and my love for...
9y ago from JWGrandPrix.com

Halo concept in final stages of testing

The halo cockpit safety system – set to be a mandatory requirement...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com

Halo a potential threat to F1’s DNA - Lauda

 XPB Images Triple Formula One world champion Niki Lauda thinks...
9y ago from F1i.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Why WorldSBK leader Nicolo Bulega could miss out on a...

Rumours surrounding Nicolo Bulega and a possible move to MotoGP in 2027...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Hyundai continues to honour Craig Breen's memory

Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team will run a special livery at this...
23h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On GunnersToday.com

Arsenal attacker could be sacrificed in the summer to...

According to Football Insider, Arsenal could consider the surprise sale of...
53m ago from CaughtOffside.com

‘I’m not being negative' – Arsenal...

Mikel Arteta may have breathed a sigh of relief following Arsenal’s...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com

'He's saved us so many ties' - Kai Havertz hails...

Kai Havertz heaped praise on Arsenal teammate David Raya following the...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com

Sources: Arsenal exploring two centre-back transfers,...

Arsenal are stepping up their interest in strengthening in defence this...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.