18 Jan 2005, 21:35 (Ref:1204159)
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"Airbags" in F1's Future?
Ferrari Airbag May Become Safety Mandate
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A novel 'air bag' feature around world champion Michael Schumacher's F1 seat may be mandated to boost driver safety, Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn revealed.
Giving the inaugural 'Sid Watkins Lecture' in Birmingham at the weekend, he said the German champion, 36, pioneered the technology -- for comfort.
''(Michael) has these inflatable bags (around the seat),'' said Ross, talking about the safety work of the Technical Working Group. ''He gets in the car and pumps them up.
''He has had a couple of severe rear impacts and he has not suffered any problems.''
Michael's younger brother Ralf, meanwhile, injured his back in a rear impact shunt last year.
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