Formula 1 News: What is the Cockpit Exit Test?

Formula 1 has a strict 12-second test that the drivers have to pass. But why is the cockpit exit test important?

Learn more from the Mercedes F1 Team:

It was never more important than in Romain Grosjean’s fiery crash during the Bahrain GP in 2020. It was one of the most scary crashes ever seen in F1 and Grosjean’s car cut right through the Armco but he was able to exit the cockpit quickly while engulfed in flames.

Here is the Netflix Drive to Survive video: