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Zanardi fancies a shot at racing at Monza...
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Well, what can you say about Alex that hasn't already been said? If he were to take part in a F1 race it would probably be the greatest thing in the history of all mankind, but I doubt the FIA would let a disabled driver take part in a race. We can dream, can't we? FWIW, I would almost certianly buy a ticket for Monza if this were to happen. |
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God bless Alex he is just the best...
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28 Nov 2006, 09:12 (Ref:1776444) | #3 | ||
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Here Here mate, that man is an inspiration to every living human on the face of this earth.
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28 Nov 2006, 09:13 (Ref:1776446) | #4 | ||
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28 Nov 2006, 11:36 (Ref:1776553) | #6 | ||
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Before you kill me this is'nt a joke.
But didn't the FIA look at some sort of ejector seat a few years back. Surely the technology would be there by now to allow for something of that nature to allow him to race. I know you have to consider if the car was upside down, driver entrapment, neck injuries etc etc but in theroy it could be done im sure. |
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28 Nov 2006, 23:22 (Ref:1777048) | #7 | ||
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Hey Doc thats just the start i needed today i was in fits of laughter for ten mins mate, & not in a disrespectfull way either bloke.
Probably has been contemplated but i just cant see how you would get it to activate in the right scenario IE: cars laying on its side with the driver pointed straight at the wall & still sliding as a result of an accident & it decides to go off, it would not be a pretty sight. Or are you suggesting it has just enough oomph to pop the driver out of the car. |
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29 Nov 2006, 07:27 (Ref:1777165) | #8 | ||
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As I say, its not my idea. But I'm nearly sure the FIA looked at it at one stage. How far that investigation went is another thing entirley. Most likley it was thrown out very early simply because of concerns such as your ours!
To be honest I don't personally see the major issue with him not being able to get out as quickly as the other drivers. The on-board fire suppression systems in modern Formula 1 would be the best in the world along with having plenty of fire marshals etc. Realistically fire is the only reason a driver needs to get out of a car quickly. In theory Alex could have an emergency breathing apparatus on his helmet to avoid breathing in super heated gasses (this system already exists) which would give him longer again. At the end of the day there is only so much you can do. If a driver is unconcious you have no choice but to rely on the onboard systems and the marshals on circuit anyway. If the car isn't on fire then he's usually safer in the car than out! |
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29 Nov 2006, 08:51 (Ref:1777203) | #9 | ||
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Well I'm sure the "ejector seat" wouldn't send him 20 feet into the air with the force of a cannon, just enough to gently get him out of the car and the marshals can do the rest.
Speaking of marshals, would need extra traning and would probably need to have things at every post for him - crutches etc. He has his own pair in his BMW but obviously there is no space him them in an F1 car. It would be quite a challenge and lots of preperation from all parties would be needed - but this is F1, preperation is the name of the game. It could happen if all involved were willing to work a little harder for it. |
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At Formula One events it is very uncommon not to have Paramedics, doctors and trained rescue crews at all corners all trained in patient handeling. Im not saying Alex would be a patient, but the fact is he would have trained people on hand to help get him behind barriers and even sit him down until his crutches etc can be sent from the Pits via the motorbike outriders dotted around the circuit.
I've marshalled F1 and I know the level of preparation that goes into these things. IMO It's definitley possible from a back-up point of view. I think if he is capable of driving the car for 70 laps at a competitive pace then let him at it! If nothing else it would be an inspiration to watch and would definitley appeal on an emotional level to Formula One's larger fan base. |
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30 Nov 2006, 02:47 (Ref:1778238) | #11 | ||
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Who says he is going to fall off anyway??
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30 Nov 2006, 04:09 (Ref:1778267) | #12 | ||
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CCWS should hold a race at Monza and if that happens, then I'm sure there would be a car available for Alex.
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rules for single seater racing say a driver must be able to get out of the car within 5 seconds (it is longer for touring & sportscars)
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