Should f1 run coupes?

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Originally Posted by Daniel

Well tbh they should probably sit up a bit higher really. F1 needs to set standards for visibility. I can just about accept that open wheels and the dangers that they bring are part and parcel of F1, but making it more difficult to see where your wheels and front wing are?????? :crazy:

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Raising the driver will need the cockpit sides raised. Would probably improve visibility to the front wing, but wont help with views of the periphery.

But if there's a roof on the thing.....

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Originally Posted by Daniel

But if there's a roof on the thing.....

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Would have to be see-through, and I don't know of many clear products that are stronger and as light as carbon fibre.

have you seen the windscreens on the coupe's?

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Originally Posted by Daniel

have you seen the windscreens on the coupe's?

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Is the windscreen acting as the roll hoop?

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Originally Posted by SGWilko

Is the windscreen acting as the roll hoop?

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No, that's the roof. You know, the thing that goes above the drivers head?

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Originally Posted by Daniel

Just because the cars would be similar doesn't mean they're the same thing.

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Don't they both have 4 wheels? What? That's not enough similarity?! ;)

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Originally Posted by Bagwan

Answer the questions .
Do that rather than suggest they are illogical , over inflated , unintelligent , or rubbish , please .

Where do you draw that line on safety in an area of sport there will always be danger ?

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Why should I lose time answering rubbish?
BTW how much is life worth to you? I think this pretty much answers your questions.

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Originally Posted by Daniel

No, that's the roof. You know, the thing that goes above the drivers head?

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Where would you put the roof on an open cockpit F1 car, in the trunk?

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Originally Posted by ioan

BTW how much is life worth to you?

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Not 10 posts ago you chastise the swiss from preventing deaths in their country as a result of taking part in motorsports............