Reinforced chassis in 2020?

Although the investigation carried out by the FIA, following the accident which cost the life of Anthoine Hubert and seriously injured Juan Manuel Correa (who underwent a 17-hour surgery beginning of October), or still in progress, the technical directors of the stables of F1 were given data relating to the collision in order to carry out studies.

“We were asked to analyze the design of current chassis to understand where current regulations lie in terms of chassis strength, revealed Andy Green in the Marina Bay paddock. The subject will be examined at the next meeting of the Technical Working Group. »

If changes will most likely be made to the 2021 technical regulations currently under discussion, the technical director of Racing Point also thinks that adjustments could be adopted as early as 2020. “No team discusses these kinds of measures, he indicated. When it comes to safety, we just go ahead and make it happen. Everyone is aware of what can already be done for 2020.”

For the Briton, the current chassis are not capable of withstanding the destructive power of the impact that occurred between the cars of Hubert and Correa. “ The energy involved has been absolutely enormous and the current chassis design, whether F2 or F1, does not allow us to respond to this type of impact. We are far from the mark.

The muzzle absorbed some energy, but it was only a fraction of what would have been necessary. We are therefore seeking to increase this absorption capacity and increase the strength inside the chassis. We are working in these directions. » We can bet that motorsport will be able to take the necessary measures to continue to advance safety in competition.