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Watch, and more importantly listen to the video again. The impact on the back side of the curbs is very dramatic and makes a huge impact sound.
It's also very interesting that the left tire hits the curb first, remains intact, and then the right tire hits and breaks. The part failure that led to the off in the first place was on the right side. Certainly the failure of that part could inturn, with a sever impact to the backside of the curb, lead to the suspension failure.
Isn't the impact sound also the sound of the failure, rather than just the tyre hitting the kerb?Quote:
Originally Posted by jjanicke
And another question — is there a precedent for the stewards withdrawing a car, or team, from a race on safety grounds? I can't recall it happening before.
Lotus from Le Mans.
I was thinking about F1. I take it you're talking about the 24 Hours?Quote:
Originally Posted by Valve Bounce
Minardi in Spain (?) 2002 did not start either car in the race because of safety concerns. However in that case the team managed to convince the FIA to take that action... The FIA didn't tell them they couldn't participate, like they would be doing in this case if the car is deemed unsafe.Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
That's all I can recall from the recent past...
With approximately 7 hours to go, then what are the latest news? Will Red Bull participate?
Anyway, the video shows quite obviously that the suspension failed way too easily.
The teather of the Rt. front also let go!
Adrian Newey has a history of building fragile cars, I seem to remember a problem with McLarens suspension a few years ago
Yikes. Reminds me of Monza last year, when DC's car just fell to pieces going through the Curva Grande. I wonder if that car is the same one that DC crashed in last week.
Maybe Airfix or Revell will sponsor a team :D