F1 offered solution to fix 'dangerous' concern

Former F1 driver David Coulthard has offered a solution to eliminate potential “dangerous” crashes going forward.

Last time out at the Japanese Grand Prix, a controversial crash occurred involving Oliver Bearman, after he was caught out by the dramatic closing speed when following Franco Colapinto.

The newly constructed power units this year lose speed at the end of straights to harvest energy, generating warnings that it could result in significant crashes.

After Bearman's incident, Coulthard has suggested some corners should be exempt from energy deployment.

“There are certain corners that almost should be exempt from being able to harvest [energy],” Coulthard told the Up to Speed podcast.

“You’re just so used to them.”

One corner in particular that could be a concern is Eau Rouge, which is blind as drivers rise over the crest.

It's a section of track that Coulthard is worried about, stating: “Like up through Eau Rouge in Belgium, one of the most iconic corners in the world.

“There are points where you can’t see as you go over the rise, if there’s a car on the other side.

“So it should be exempt from being able to harvest.

“I don’t know why they would [harvest], but by way of example, you just can’t catch people out with a closing speed of 30, 40 miles per hour.

“That’s just very dangerous.”