News Details
Vettel felt ‘dizzy' using ‘shield' cockpit protection
Sebastian Vettel was not a fan of the 'shield' cockpit protection, opting to ditch it after his installation laps in FP1 at Silverstone. The World Championship leader was testing out the new piece of equipment as feedback on the 'shield' and 'halo' concepts continue to be gathered in order to improve the driver's safety. However, it appears a lot of work still needs to be done, with Vettel not particularly pleased even after a very brief trial with the 'shield' attached. 'I tried it this morning, I got a bit dizzy,' said Vettel in the paddock. 'Forward vision is not very good. It's probably because of the curvature, you get quite a bit of distortion, plus you get quite a bit of downwash...
Full Story »
Full Story »
6y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Vettel felt ‘dizzy' using ‘shield'...
Sebastian Vettel was not a fan of the 'shield' cockpit protection, opting...
6y ago from PlanetF1.com
Sebastian Vettel gives F1 'shield' on-track debut at...
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel has given the FIA’s...
6y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
In photos: Vettel debuts 'shield' at Silverstone
– Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari debuted the 'shield' cockpit...
6y ago from GPUpdate.net
Vettel to give Shield Free Practice Debut at...
After being seen for the first time on Thursday, the Shield cockpit...
6y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
‘It's not ideal' – Aprilia CEO on all-new...
Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola has expressed that the marque boasting a...
18m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Martin manager expects Ducati to provide full support...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
How 2024's 'fake' Bezzecchi got his factory MotoGP...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Aprilia: Adapting to all new line-up in MotoGP 2025...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar Laguna Seca: Start times, how to watch, entry...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Is the F1 superlicence a help or a hindrance for women...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Palou doubted “risky” strategy on way to Laguna...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Grosjean leads JHR to best IndyCar result at Laguna...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Kalle Rovanpera replaces Ogier in WRC Poland
Toyota GAZOO Racing has been granted permission for Kalle Rovanperä and...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Ogier withdraws from WRC Rally Poland after...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Rovanpera to stand in for Ogier at WRC Rally Poland
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC set for Paraguay debut in 2025
Paraguay will become the 38th country to host a round of the FIA World...
19h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
“He has had minimal impact” - Jamie Carragher says...
No description available...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Man United eyeing bargain move for 29-year-old...
Manchester United are keen on signing the French international midfielder...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal 'identify Granit Xhaka replacement' also...
Arsenal reportedly want to sign Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino as their...
1h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Barcelona 'identify' 22-year-old Championship star as...
Barcelona could allegedly make a move for Hull City forward Jaden...
3h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Comments
Hottest News
McLaren confirm F1 champion return in MAJOR announcement
McLaren have revealed a Formula 1 world champion... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Marko hints Lawson could replace Ricciardo at RB in F1 2025
Red Bull Formula 1 advisor Helmut Marko has... Read More »
48m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Red Bull face BIG F1 title threat from one driver (and...
Red Bull’s dominance of Formula 1 has been... Read More »
58m ago from GPFans.com