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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7904   
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Just seen the Romain Grosjean crash and can't believe he walk away with only minor injuries!! Testment to the engineering in the safety features and the sheer balls and quick thinking to get yourself out of a fire ball!!
I can't quite understand how the car managed to split in two, but just thankful no one was seriously hurt!  James
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29th Nov 2020 8:21pm |
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| markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2620  
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Pretty amazing that the front half of the car (safety cell) went through the middle of two runs of crash barrier and ended up what looks to be on it side. The fuel cell split and hence the size of the explosion and fire.
It was amazing that he got him self out and over the barrier pretty much unaided. I still remember when the halo was being tested on the Friday sessions, none of the teams seemed to take it seriously, they drove for one lap, said they did not like it and took it straight off. Hardly a serious test. It was the halo that opened the gap in the crash barrier and not Grojeans head.... I hope that that was not his last race in F1 as at present he does not have a drive next year. For me his best races were with Lotus. Good day for him to buy a lottery ticket. |
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29th Nov 2020 8:46pm |
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| 90 Dreamer Member Since: 13 Jul 2019 Location: Oop North Posts: 2140 
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Not sure where the fuel cell is located in a current F1 car but this link gives some idea of the aftermath.........
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/55122594 Lucky, lucky boy |
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29th Nov 2020 9:04pm |
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| 90 Dreamer Member Since: 13 Jul 2019 Location: Oop North Posts: 2140
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Some stunning images (at least they are when you know everyone is good)
https://twitter.com/mst_christiann/status/...57345?s=21 |
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29th Nov 2020 9:12pm |
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| Tim in Scotland Member Since: 23 May 2007 Location: The Land that time forgot Posts: 3753 
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Amazing how strong the halo is too when you see the damage it did to the Armco, turned the car on its side yet it remained in tact protecting Grojean’s head Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
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29th Nov 2020 10:11pm |
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| ARC99 Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1831 
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Martin (know it all) Brundell said that it was the crash barrier the cut the car in two and the cut line is were the fuel cells are. Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to  us off.
Richard |
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30th Nov 2020 10:00am |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3484 
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Considering that most of the F1 teams were very dismissive of the halo (so it was reported) when it was tested, maybe they will have second thoughts now?
There have been so many improvements in F1 safety over the years. Those pictures are quite remarkable and it does go to show how well designed they are that anyone could walk away from that kind of a crash. |
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30th Nov 2020 10:12am |
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| keith Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2211 
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Ross Braun made a good point, saying that the fuel cell of over 100 litres didn’t rupture. If it had then there would obviously have been a much larger explosion and fire ball. I’m guessing he’s right.
Keith |
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30th Nov 2020 10:18am |
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| verydisco Member Since: 21 Aug 2010 Location: South West Posts: 31
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GrosJeannator!
 Click image to enlarge Too soon? LOL |
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30th Nov 2020 10:33am |
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| keith Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2211
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He’ll be back
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30th Nov 2020 10:46am |
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| Intercept Member Since: 27 Feb 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 587 
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Apparently the impact was measured at 53G
 Given that, it is amazing that he remained conscious. If he hadn't extracted himself from the car I suspect that the outcome would have been very different. |
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30th Nov 2020 11:00am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17344 
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I notice that the BBC reported that he was trapped in the car, despite having footage of him getting himself out. What is wrong with journos these days, ffs!
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30th Nov 2020 11:15am |
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| Tim in Scotland Member Since: 23 May 2007 Location: The Land that time forgot Posts: 3753
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Re Halos, don’t forget that there was a 2nd incident at this race when the halo saved the driver from having his head crushed, Lance Stroll’s car inverted not long after the race restarted. Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
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30th Nov 2020 1:30pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3484
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Correct Tim. Any other race this would have been headline news. Poor Lance. Upstaged by the pyrotechnics
I was saying to my Dad, an upside down F1 car is not something you see every day - which is quite surprising as you would assume that the way the wheels interlock in tight corners, it would be a lot more usual in races. Think of the days of Stirling Moss, they didn't even have roll bars above the drivers! Oh, and congratulations to Lewis. Another sterling day at the office for him and Mercedes  Those Guys do make it look easy. I think TV is to blame. The cars never look that fast on the TV compared to watching it live at a circuit. The bonus of telly coverage is you do get to see the whole of the circuit rather than two corners maximum, the toilets at home are cleaner and the beer is considerably cheaper. |
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30th Nov 2020 2:37pm |
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