Wurz: speeds could increase with safety

Alexander Wurz, president of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, spoke in The basic the prospects offered by the continuous improvement of safety in F1. The former Benetton driver recognizes that the presence of the Halo on single-seaters is unsightly but that the potential brought by increased safety can bring numerous advantages in terms of spectacle.

“A body like the FIA ​​cannot ignore advances in safety in today’s society simply because some people don’t appreciate it aesthetically. Society has changed and the industry must do everything possible to prevent people from being injured or killed.”, commented Alexander Wurz.

“If the discipline is very interesting on the track, with a tight peloton and several winners, 99,9% of spectators will laugh at the Halo. If we ensure that the cars are safe, in the future we could see drivers driving at 400 or 450 km/h in Monaco and see the red flags disappear when it rains. added the 44-year-old Austrian.