On the night of July 3rd, Beijing time, a serious accident occurred before the first turn after the start of the 2022 F1 British Grand Prix. Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu, who started in the top ten for the second time this season, was unfortunately involved in the accident. At that

On the night of July 3, Beijing time, a serious accident occurred before the first turn after the start of the 2022 F1 British Grand Prix. Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu , who started in the top ten for the second time this season, was unfortunately involved in this accident.

At that time, Zhou Guanyu’s Alfa Romeo racing car was running normally. However, the two cars next to them got into trouble while fighting for the line. Among them, the car of Mercedes team driver Russell spun and hit the right rear side of Zhou Guanyu's car, causing the Alfa Romeo car to reverse and slide. out of the track and eventually over the barrier.

After the accident, the competition team immediately waved the red flag to suspend the game and conduct rescue! Before the news was confirmed, all the fans who followed the game felt very nervous and worried. The good news is that not long after the accident, the Alfa Romeo Racing Team announced that Zhou Guanyu was conscious, which also relieved the anxious hearts of the fans who were paying attention to Zhou Guanyu.

After undergoing the examination, Xiao Zhou, who was in good health, also reported that he was safe on major social platforms. After the race, Zhou Guanyu said, "This crash was serious, and I'm glad I'm safe. Matthew on the track and the medical team responded quickly, which is really great. I would also like to thank the FIA ​​and the F1 World Championship for their continuous efforts to improve the car." Safety efforts."

"Halo saved me today and it's another testament to the real and valuable results of the improvements we've made to the car. I've never been more eager to get back on track and continue doing what I love. . I am in good health now and am looking forward to the Austria Grand Prix next week. "

For the majority of car fans and Zhou Guanyu's fans, as long as you are fine, you can be a world champion! At the same time, the Halo system has once again aroused heated discussions. Many new fans or viewers who don’t pay much attention to the F1 competition may not be familiar with this system. Taking this opportunity, the editor would like to talk to you about how Halo can save lives at this critical moment. system!

What is the Halo system

Halo is a system designed to provide drivers with adequate head protection in open-wheel events, mainly formula racing. It is mainly used to protect the driver from flying debris and retains the open cockpit unique to formula racing. Because of its appearance, the Halo system is also nicknamed "flip-flops" by car fans!

What is the function of the Halo system

Compared with the slippers in real life that are often stepped on and only have "flip-flops" without "drag", the "flip-flops" in formula racing - the Halo system can be said to be extremely sturdy! Tests have shown that the Halo system can withstand a static load of 15 times the mass of the vehicle itself in the event of a car-to-car collision, significantly reducing potential injuries. In other words, this 7-kilogram component can withstand an impact of about 12 tons and is the strongest part of the entire vehicle.

When this accident occurred, we could see that the Alfa Romeo racing car driven by Zhou Guanyu slid upside down for a long distance and flipped in the air, and finally climbed over the tire wall and almost hit the stands. If it is a vehicle without a Halo system, the safety of the people in the vehicle will be greatly threatened at this time.

The Halo system made of titanium alloy was still strong despite sparks and lightning all the way. When it rolled over the tire wall and hit the protective net in the final stage, it brought Zhou Guanyu a critical safety space.

For formula racing, Halo has brought great improvements in safety performance

Since testing by various teams in 2017, many teams and drivers do not like Halo. After the introduction of F1 in the 2018 season, for the "herringbone" Drag” Most people are opposed to it. Because Halo adds 7 kilograms of weight and affects the vehicle's center of gravity stability and chassis endurance due to appearance design, it increases the cost of debugging and research and development for each team. Therefore, as early as the test, 9 out of 10 teams opposed the use of the Halo system.

But as cases occur again and again, people gradually realize the role of Halo! This weekend, in addition to Zhou Guanyu, the collision between Nissani and Hauge at the F2 British Grand Prix also greatly reduced the damage due to the presence of Halo. Including Leclerc and Hamilton , they have also avoided serious injuries because of the existence of Halo.

This design is a bit ugly, but has extremely strong safety performance. It provides formula racing drivers with a safe space that is particularly precious in accidents. It can be regarded as a great invention! At the same time, this accident also reminds us that racing is a high-risk sport. If you want to experience speed and passion, the editor still recommends that you go to a regular racing track and wear protective gear to compete instead of on public roads. Illegal racing without regard for the safety of others!

car online review: Jiren has his own destiny. I wish Zhou Guanyu can achieve better results in the F1 field!

This accident, on the one hand, verified the safety performance of Halo; Zhou Guanyu, who was able to escape unharmed in the accident, also verified the old saying that "good people have their own destiny."

has advanced to qualifying Q3 in two consecutive games. It is indeed a pity to retire due to an accident, but as long as everyone is fine, everything else can be started from scratch! After all, only when a person is fine can he become a world champion! Surviving a catastrophe will bring you blessings. I wish Zhou Guanyu an early return to racing, and I believe he will continue to set new records in future races. Xiao Zhou will always be the pride of Chinese racing fans!