A short history of crash barrier technology in F1

F1 has come a long way over 7 decades in putting safe, effective barriers between the track and its surroundings. From straw bales, to armco to tyre barriers we look at the good design and terrible problems with barrier solutions used over the years.

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Writing / Illustration / Animation / Editing / Narration:
Stuart Taylor

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[chainbear]

A lot of people are asking why I didn't include Gravel Traps:

Well, gravel traps aren't barriers. But I DO have a full video on run-off area design that will go into all the different types of run off areas and how that's changed over the years and why different designs are used in different places.

And then, to complete the trilogy, there will be a video on the actual safety mechanisms built into the cars. Once you've seen all three parts it'll be clearer why drivers can walk away from ridiculous accidents.

[gunnargreene]

Rally racing is like:

“Barriers? What barriers? Oh you mean. That single tree over there!”

[StarryNightGazing]

I'm here after Romain's crash. So glad of the safety we have now.

[Blast-Forward]

What do we learn from that? No barrier is safe enough for Maldonado. ;)

[BlueCJ]

Sir, the amount of time, research, and effort you put in these videos are just amazing. Best YouTuber ever! :D

[Cafferssss]

Tyre wall is king 👌🏻
Recycling if nothing else 🤷‍♂️

[julianbell]

I love how, despite the incredibly advancements in technology and engineering, the best solution is just a wall of tires.

[benhoresh]

Whenever talking about track safety I think about Imola 94'. Think what would have happened if the entire track and especially the corner that senna crashed in were safer. 2 drivers killed and one heavily injured. On a 200 mph sport crashes will always happen. Everyone were trying to figure out why senna crashed. The real question is why did he need to die by that crash.

[daliborzak]

Tecpro: "I'm the most advanced crash barrier out there!"
Pastor Maldonado: "Ehm, hold my beer..."

[lePierre]

*Opening up laptop to work on assignment*
*sees ChainBear video*

then <3

[thepodcastcrew]

I just finished school doing higher physics and this was a great video to watch thank you!

[ricq]

7:57 “a tire wall, in its enTIREty” 😄

[Jordan]

Can you make a video talking about what a track needs to be FIA Grade 1?

[RichRichy]

This is incredible! How do you know so much lol?

Wouldnt be surprised if F1 came knocking they need your content!

[kaba]

7:13 "... but for MAXimum..." Oh i see what you did there ;)

[marek]

Great video as usual! Maybe you could do a video on how the cars protect the driver next, interested to find out about how the chassis/nose (crumble zone) absorbs the impact as well, while keeping the driver safe!

[adamturner]

Came back to this video after Romain crash

[blasphema]

Its always good to have your daily dose of knowledge. What a Lovely day!

[soufiankoraichi]

So well made video. As a physic and f1 fan I love these videos

[freeski]

Chain Bear: "Guard rails are highly effective in MOST crashes"

Romain Grosjean: "hold my beer"