The multi-car crash during Saturday’s FormulaE race in Rome spotlights the need to constantly reassess safety-impacting issues as the series cranks up the power levels. ⬇️
OPINION: The multi-car crash during Saturday’s Formula E race in Rome spotlights the need to constantly reassess safety-impacting issues as the series cranks up the power levelsThe temperature went up drastically last weekend in Rome, both on and off the track. The Formula E title battle reached fever pitch when championship rivals and childhood friends Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy collided, paving the way for Jake Dennis to put one hand on the title.
And there was no doubt that the halo protected Antonio Felix da Costa from serious injury after the Porsche driver went underneath Sebastien Buemi’s car. The Envision Racing driver was the first on the scene and hit Bird after the Briton had lost control on the high-speed, left sweep of Turn 6 and finished broadside across the track.
The increased speeds of the Gen3 cars mean sections of track, like Rome's Turn 6, are now a considerably greater challengeWhile the circuit has remained unchanged over the last three years, what has altered are the cars, with the new-for-2023 Gen3 machine being quicker than its predecessor.
Although all the tracks are subject to rigorous tests and evaluations before being approved by the FIA, it’s certainly not to say improvements can’t be made to ensure accidents like this do not become more frequent.
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