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Extra safety leads to 'borderline reckless-driving'

'The problem is, the safer the circuit becomes the more ruthless the driving becomes' Getty Images Enlarge Former Formula One driver Anthony Davidson, who survived a massive crash during the Le Mans 24-Hour in June, said that racing was now so safe that it has created a situation where there is "borderline reckless-driving". While he believes that safety is vital, he said that it should also be demanding. "I feel a driver should be challenged and should be punished for mistakes," he told the Guardian. "It's what makes people follow the sport in quite a gruesome way. It's the danger, racing drivers should be heroes. "We don't want to see fans get injured or...
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