F1 testing flame-resistant gloves to avoid a repeat of Grosjean crash
Mclaren's Daniel Ricciardo (in pic) has given a thumbs-up to new flame-resistant gloves, developed by Formula One's governing body after Romain Grosjean's fiery crash in Bahrain last year, following trials at the Turkish Grand Prix weekend.
Grosjean made a miraculous escape from a fireball crash in November but suffered burns to the back of his hands as he clambered free of the wreckage.
The governing FIA has been working on improving protection from fire, and announced that selected drivers would be testing new gloves for comfort and dexterity during Turkish Grand Prix practice. "I used them...i didn't notice the difference," said Australian Ricciardo, one of five authorised to try them out.
"I'm also not very fussy with kit...but completely fine for me. It's a nice addition without any downside."