Source: CCTV Finance
On the 29th local time, shortly after the start of the 2020 F1 Grand Prix Bahrain race, a shocking scene occurred. The car driven by driver Grosjean hit the protective wall, exploded and caught fire, and the car broke into pieces. Two cuts. Fortunately, under the protection of a special safety system, Grosjean quickly escaped from the car and successfully escaped. During the
race, Grosjean's car suddenly lost control after passing through a corner, hit a protective wall, caught fire and exploded. The car body was broken into two parts and was instantly engulfed in flames.
Under the protection of the in-car safety system "Halo", Grosjean quickly jumped out of the car. After the accident, the game was immediately suspended and Grosjean was taken to the hospital. It was diagnosed that he only suffered minor injuries to his hands and ankles.
driver Grosjean : Now I think Halo is the best thing in the F1 game. Without it, it would be impossible for me to talk to you here. The
"Halo" system is mounted in front of the racing cockpit. It is a three-point titanium structural component that can withstand an impact of about 12 tons. It is the strongest part of the racing car and can provide full protection for the driver, especially the driver's head. protection of.
It is reported that the price of each "Halo" security system is between 15,000 and 28,000 US dollars, which is approximately RMB 100,000 to 180,000 yuan. In the F1 formula competition , the top speed of the car can reach more than 300 kilometers per hour. In the event of a collision, without special safety protection devices, the driver's hope of survival is extremely slim.
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile announced in July 2017 that starting from the 2018 season, all racing cars must use the "Halo" safety system.
Source: CCTV Finance (ID: cctvyscj)
