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Carrying on the discussion regarding the Eau Rouge / Radillon complex & the part it may have played in the F2 accident.
The problem I see with Eau Rouge / Radillon is that due to the speed, lack of run off, lack of visibility over the crest & possibility the slight unsettling of the car over Radillon, most accidents there are seldom minor. The only way I can see safety through that area improving is if they modify the complex.
Those of my vintage will remember how it was changed in the wake of Senna's death in 94.
My fear here is that this sad, tragic accident, like Tamburello in the wake of Senna's death, could be the catalyst to permanently neuter this magnificent piece of racing real estate as we see above. The race fan in me dearly hopes it isn't. The former safety professional in me looks at that corner, looks at the history of the accidents there, looks at all the options available & in the end would probably find it difficult to raise a valid argument against the decision if it was. I certainly think the option will, & should, be tabled for discussion during the investigation & there will probably be a certain amount of pressure to modify the complex on a permanent basis from various quarters. I've little doubt it'll be a topic for discussion in the media at the very least because lets face it, if we were asked what corner would we most expect something like this to happen, Radillon would be very high if not on the top of the list for most of us.
Those charged with the thankless task of investigating the accident & putting forward recommendations to mitigate the risk of this happening again, & those to whom the responsibility of deciding what, if any, recommendations to accept & implement, could very well have some difficult & very unpopular, but in the end, necessary & justifiable, decisions to make.