SOCHI: Danish driver Kevin Magnussen spoke out on Thursday against Formula One’s plans to introduce a transparent cockpit ‘shield’, warning that it could make racing more dangerous in wet conditions.
“We’ve seen some pictures. I’m not for it,” Haas F1 driver Magnussen told reporters at the Sochi circuit ahead of Sunday’s Russian Grand Prix.
“I don’t think we need something like that. I think it’s going to be difficult, especially in the wet, with the screen.
Even without a screen, in the wet it’s difficult to see anything.
“I’m sure with that as well, it’s going to be impossible and more dangerous in wet conditions,” added the former Renault and McLaren driver, who said he would prefer to continue without either system.
“It looks better,” commented Force India’s Mexican Sergio Perez of the shield, which he has yet to test.
“It’s probably not at the level of halo in terms of safety but there is a lot of improvement that the FIA think can be done,” he added. “It’s a matter of how much development they can do.” — Reuters
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