Should f1 run coupes?

I find it amusing that some people choose to be a stick in the mud purely because up to this point F1 has been open wheel open cockpit. Safety should always be paramount. I accept that the roofs are a problem when the cars are upside down but I can't remember a fire in recentl years?

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Originally Posted by Daniel

I find it amusing that some people choose to be a stick in the mud purely because up to this point F1 has been open wheel open cockpit. Safety should always be paramount. I accept that the roofs are a problem when the cars are upside down but I can't remember a fire in recentl years?

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Roof or no roof they still need to remove the side protects to get of the car, not exactly easier then sliding forward a cover.

Best engineers in the world ;) They'll find a way :) Personally I feel the protection is move than worth the small risk of fire.

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Originally Posted by UltimateDanGTR

No, open cockpit isn't F1.

similarly, I don't like seeing open-cockpit LMPs. Le Mans prototypes should have closed cockpits, that's what Le Mans racing is famous for.

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I do agree with you but there are purists who prefer the roadsters/spyders whatever you want to call them.

Coupes are much better on the eye and it what makes the category unique.

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Originally Posted by Daniel

I find it amusing that some people choose to be a stick in the mud purely because up to this point F1 has been open wheel open cockpit. Safety should always be paramount. I accept that the roofs are a problem when the cars are upside down but I can't remember a fire in recentl years?

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Open wheels, open cockpit. Didn't know there was a racing ladder involving prototype cars.

If you're that desperate then organise a sprint series for prototypes as the Germans did in the mid-80s but that died a death.

Why though is an F1 with a roof and covered wheels somehow a prototype? Why not call it a gherkin or a poo or a shjshks?

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Originally Posted by Daniel

Why though is an F1 with a roof and covered wheels somehow a prototype? Why not call it a gherkin or a poo or a shjshks?

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So we can start a forum war

No.

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Originally Posted by wedge

So we can start a forum war

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But really. I really doubt that there's much difference between a Le Mans coupe and an F1 car other than the body and the fact that one needs to last 24 hours.

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Originally Posted by Daniel

But really. I really doubt that there's much difference between a Le Mans coupe and an F1 car other than the body and the fact that one needs to last 24 hours.

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Endurance racers are supposed to be based/heritage/rooted on road cars hence there should be two seats in an LMP car.

It's the way race car technology has evolved which has made the 2 similar.

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Originally Posted by wedge

Endurance racers are supposed to be based/heritage/rooted on road cars hence there should be two seats in an LMP car.

It's the way race car technology has evolved which has made the 2 similar.

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So basically you're admitting that they're very similar....

If F1 really wants to be more efficient then putting a roof on and covering the wheels will instantly increase its green credentials and 99% of people will still watch plus it'll be safer.