FIA to raise F1 cockpit sides

The has FIA revealed plans to raise cockpit sides to improve protection for Formula 1 drivers next season. The issue was raised after a number of drivers were concerned about their safety in the cockpit.

GPDA director Mark Webber told autosport.com: "It will be great for us. If you look at someone like Tonio Liuzzi, he is not getting the support that he needs, and I am borderline as well. There are a few guys that don't get the protection.

"Both the guys involved in that nasty accident in Australia, Alex and David, were the two guys pushing it very hard. David obviously felt something had to be done after sliding across the car, and Alex felt the same after having an F1 car pass his visor."