Safety at thrilling speeds
“F1 cars have a ‘halo’ around the cockpit to protect the driver in an impact”
SailGP commentator Freddie Carr voiced the thoughts of millions of viewers during the San Francisco grand prix in March when the Spanish boat appeared to ride up onto the side of the USA boat, with helm Jimmy Spithill and crew just inches from the Spanish hull.
“Hopefully everyone’s okay,” said Carr. Phew! It turned out they were.
Sailboats coming together is never pretty, whatever the circumstances. A cross at six
