George Russell: Spa is “safe enough”, fellow F1 drivers “don’t think it needs changing”

George Russell has confirmed that F1 drivers collectively agreed the FIA shouldn’t make changes to the Spa-Francorchamps circuit despite concerns over safety.
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 13, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium,
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 13, Belgian Grand…

Russell is head of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GDPA) -  a union for F1 drivers to come together aꦗnd voice their opinions or concerns.

Following the death of Dutch driver Dilano van 't Hoff earlier this month, a number of drivers, particularly 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Lance Stroll, called for organisers to make further modifications to the Belgian circ𝓡uit.

Circuit atmosphere - Eau Rouge. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 13, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium,
Circuit atmosphere - Eau Rouge. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 13, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa…

Van ♋‘t Hoff’s death meant t﷽here has been two high-profile casualties - alongside Anthoine Hubert in 2019 - at Spa in recent years.

Speaking ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, Russell told media including RacingNews365: “We've spoken about it, and I think between everybody, we con𒁏cluded that we don't think it needs changing.

“They've obviously made a lot of progress with the run-off, so that's probably the most importಞant thing. 

“At the moment, we are in const🅺ant communication with the FIA following the tragic death of Dilano.”

Russell feels wet weather visibility r🌞ather than Spa’s circuit layout is the main issue.

“There are two questions:𒆙 is Spa safe enough and the question of the conditions,” he added. “The fact is motorsport will always be dangerous when you are travelling at these speeds. 

“If you were to put a ranking of risk of all the circuits, for sure Spa is one of the riskier circuits along with Jed🤪dah and Monaco and Suzuka to a degree. 

George Russell (GBR), Mercedes AMG F1 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Hungarian Grand Prix, Budapest, Hungary,
George Russell (GBR), Mercedes AMG F1 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Hungarian Grand…

“Then when you have the combination of the weathඣer, it is very challenging - we just have no visibility whatsoever. 

“The way I de💝scribe it to try and give some perspective is dr𒐪iving down the motorway in pouring rain and turning your windscreen wipers off. That's genuinely how it feels in the cockpit, so there are not any short-term solutions.

“I personally feel Spa i🔯s safe enough - but we just need to find a solution i𓆉n the wet for the visibility.”

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