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F1 to Enforce Driver Underwear Rules

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lkjohnson1950:
 :DD :DD :DD

Scott:

--- Quote from: Jericoke on April 12, 2022, 09:57:56 PM ---They already knew that Grosjean's gloves weren't adequate and already had new designs lined up for 2021.  (I would guess the balance between protection and 'feel' is harder to get for gloves than other parts of the fire suit)

I believe we have heard stories of drivers complaining about their backsides getting uncomfortably hot.  We don't really need to wait for a problem to solve it.  Even if F1 has other problems to solve, doesn't mean this isn't something to work on anyway.

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Flame proof and heat protection are two completely different things.  Drivers backsides get hot due to floor/track friction and perhaps certain components that run close to the seat that get hot during the race.

When have you ever heard of a race car igniting from under the drivers seat?

Alianora La Canta:

--- Quote from: Scott on April 12, 2022, 04:37:53 PM ---LOL, that’s the best they can come up with? 

If they want to improve fire safety, use Grossjean as an example of where he was burnt the worst?  How about working with the drivers to come up with usable, but improved fireproof gloves so if your stuck in a car in a fire, you don’t end up with hands like his.  As far as I know, his rear end was fine.

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That's already in progress.

Also, there are limits in what the FIA can do regarding generic material rules, because to go stricter would mean banning sanitary towels, tampons and cups (fire-retardent sanitary wear would risk toxic shock syndrome), severely limiting the ability of women to compete in motorsport (the relevant rule is not F1-specific).

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