The FIA is mulling new measures to protect the heads of Formula One drivers...
It only needs to deflect the object, or reduce the energy imparted on the driver (by absorbing some of the impact). Racecar engineering had an interesting article about windscreens back after Felipe's accident.Formula None wrote:Not sure if it would stop a wheel or even a heave spring (unless we're talking fighter jet strength acrylic canopies), but a windscreen should be added simply to make the cars more aerodynamic. Fits right in with the efficiency goals for 2013. Plus, the drivers could wear partially open helmets so their faces could be seen during the race. This fits right in with all the other ratings bating gimmicks the FIA wants. Also, LMP-style air conditioning would be nice in Singapore as well!
Perhaps Ferrari could produce a complete third car as a hologram.ringo wrote:I say heads up display hologram projection as well.
Not sure if it would stop a wheel or even a heave spring (unless we're talking fighter jet strength acrylic canopies), but a windscreen should be added simply to make the cars more aerodynamic. Fits right in with the efficiency goals for 2013.
LOL ... And maybe they could send Sam Beckett back to Brazil 2008 to put right what once went wrongautogyro wrote:Perhaps Ferrari could produce a complete third car as a hologram.
At speed yes, but I wonder how things would be in the rain, with a big glob of oil, grease,or tar, in the middle of a hairpin and you can't see around the glob.bettonracing wrote: Wiper also not necessary with modern day surface finishing, water repellants and airflow manipulation...
Keep in mind that GT & LMP cars have much larger windscreen surface area, steeper angles, a much wider variety of rubber compounds on the track at the same time, and a much higher probability of debris on track (for a variety of reasons).Giblet wrote: At speed yes, but I wonder how things would be in the rain, with a big glob of oil, grease,or tar, in the middle of a hairpin and you can't see around the glob.
GT cars and LMP cars have wipers, I would think they would ditch them if they could for the drag alone.
A motorcycle driver can see around his windscreen if need be. Some drivers (Felipe Baby) have trouble seeing through their visor in poor conditions.
I think a wiper might not have to run often but would be a necessary precaution.
autogyro wrote:Perhaps Ferrari could produce a complete third car as a hologram.ringo wrote:I say heads up display hologram projection as well.