Andrew Benson, Chief F1 writer at the BBC, reports that drivers have backed the
introduction of a "virtual safety car" as one measure to try and prevent the
type of accident that tool place in Japan last weekend.
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Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso added: "I support it. In fact I raised the point in the drivers' briefing [on Friday] because between the Japan and Singapore races I went into an indoor go-kart circuit and when there is a yellow flag they push a button and the engines cut and we all go at the same speed.
"If some kind of similar system can be done also in F1, you maintain the gap, there is not a rush, nothing to be done, just slow down, same for everybody."
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Any system that limited the engines could not be implemented immediately owing to the complexity of the cars.
But governing body the FIA is planning run a test of a new system after one of the practice sessions at the next race in Austin, Texas in three weeks' time.
World champion Sebastian Vettel said: "Last week shows we have to do something. We have the technology to do a lot. We need to find out what is the best.
"If we talk about a speed limit, what sort of speed limit?
"What you want to do is make it as fair as possible. I'm sure we have the opportunity. With the current systems we have in the car it shouldn't be a big problem. It is more about finding the right compromise so everyone is happy."
Before the system is introduced fully, Whiting will exercise "extreme caution" in the event of any incident.
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Article here :-
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/29566864