Thread: Formula 1 2009 Season [may contain real time spoilers]
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Old 28-07-2009, 14:25   #615
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Re: Formula 1 2009 Season [may contain real time spoilers]
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Originally Posted by Turkey Machine View Post
Yes, very true. Quite why apparantly the F2 cars didn't appear to have them is a complete mystery, since they're built to 2005 F1 safety regulations.

The only problem with tethers is they're no good if the wheel is not properly attached to the car. It would have been no good in Alonso's case for a tether there, as it's a part of the suspension. Same with Alboreto in Imola 1994.

EDIT: Blimey, when did I hit 1000 posts?!
The F2 cars do have wheel tethers. The problem is the tether has to attach to something and in some cases, including F1, the part of the car where the tether attaches can come off in an accident. There is so much energy in a crash if it doesn't go somewhere then it will be even worse for the driver.
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