A short history of crash barrier technology in F1

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Published 2018-05-30

F1 has come a long way over 7 decades in putting safe, effective barriers between the track and its surroundings. From straw bales, to armco to tyre barriers we look at the good design and terrible problems with barrier solutions used over the years.

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All Comments (21)

@chainbear 6 years ago

A lot of people are asking why I didn't include Gravel Traps: Well, gravel traps aren't barriers. But I DO have a full video on run-off area design that will go into all the different types of run off areas and how that's changed over the years and why different designs are used in different places. And then, to complete the trilogy, there will be a video on the actual safety mechanisms built into the cars. Once you've seen all three parts it'll be clearer why drivers can walk away from ridiculous accidents.
@gunnargreene2060 4 years ago

Rally racing is like: “Barriers? What barriers? Oh you mean. That single tree over there!”
@StarryNightGazing 3 years ago

I'm here after Romain's crash. So glad of the safety we have now.
@HanZhao 6 years ago

9:53 only Maldonado could do that tho
@Blast-Forward 6 years ago

What do we learn from that? No barrier is safe enough for Maldonado. ;)
@BlueCJ 6 years ago

Sir, the amount of time, research, and effort you put in these videos are just amazing. Best YouTuber ever! :D
@julianbell9161 5 years ago

I love how, despite the incredibly advancements in technology and engineering, the best solution is just a wall of tires.
@adamturner4619 3 years ago

Came back to this video after Romain crash
@daliborzak2485 5 years ago

Tecpro: "I'm the most advanced crash barrier out there!" Pastor Maldonado: "Ehm, hold my beer..."
@mdrlhighlights7076 3 years ago

Anyone here after Romain’s huge crash
@Cafferssss 6 years ago

Tyre wall is king 👌🏻 Recycling if nothing else 🤷‍♂️
@ricq 6 years ago

7:57 “a tire wall, in its enTIREty” 😄
@benhoresh9122 6 years ago

Whenever talking about track safety I think about Imola 94'. Think what would have happened if the entire track and especially the corner that senna crashed in were safer. 2 drivers killed and one heavily injured. On a 200 mph sport crashes will always happen. Everyone were trying to figure out why senna crashed. The real question is why did he need to die by that crash.
@lePierre1860 6 years ago

Opening up laptop to work on assignment sees ChainBear video ......alriiiiiight then <3
@thepodcastcrew1113 6 years ago

I just finished school doing higher physics and this was a great video to watch thank you!
@blueshift7320 6 years ago

This makes it even more insane that Kenny Brack survived a 200+G impact in Indycar. Great video as always mate, so happy to see your channel growing!
@Jordan51203 6 years ago

Can you make a video talking about what a track needs to be FIA Grade 1?
@Rich14Richy 6 years ago

This is incredible! How do you know so much lol? Wouldnt be surprised if F1 came knocking they need your content!
@blasphem1a 6 years ago

Its always good to have your daily dose of knowledge. What a Lovely day!
@soufiankoraichi 6 years ago

So well made video. As a physic and f1 fan I love these videos