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In the wake of the horrific injuries suffered by teenager Billy Monger recently in Formula 4, Formula 1 has reacted and improved safety at the rear of the car. Last month, Monger crashed into the rear of a slow car, which ultimately resulted in the amputation of his legs.
Monger received heartwarming support from all around the motorsport community, with a crowdfunding set up to help him. With the target set at £260,000, the current pool sits at over £820,000, a substantial number. Despite his injuries, Monger has vowed to get back into racing.
Auto Motor und Sport reports that, ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, every car had to make modifications to the jack-supports at the rear of the car. The offending part, located beneath the rear crash structure, had to be redesigned by each team so that it is no longer sharp or projectile-shaped.
The German report said that, in the F4 crash, the sharp rear jack support had ripped through the front crash structure of Monger's car. Correspondent Michael Schmidt said: "On Wednesday, Jo Bauer checked all cars to see if they meet the new regulation."
Fergal Walsh
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