“There once was a time when the racing world was ruled by savage beasts[...]" Yup that was the time when a crash meant death or debilitating injuries. The whol

“There once was a time when the racing world was ruled by savage beasts[...]" Yup that was the time when a crash meant death or debilitating injuries. The whole point of F1 is that it is safe. Yes, open cockpits mean that there is a risk of head injuries. However, closed cockpits increase the risk of: Suffocation from engine leaks Death from fire Injury from cockpit collapse More importantly, they'd still need to wear a helmet, because if something hits the windscreen, its going to shatter. Plus they'd still have to design the screen, test it, and workout a quick release. All of which is expensive to do safely. basically, you any can have two of the following: fast cheap safe