Formula One drivers have reacted lukewarmly to suggestions of a closed cockpit in the wake of Jules Bianchi's serious accident, saying a measure of risk is why they like traveling at high speeds. While not excluding a closed cockpit as an option in the future, some drivers said Thursday they had mixed feelings since Formula One always has been an open-wheel series. Bianchi suffered a severe head injury at last Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix and is in critical but stable condition. Several drivers addressed the issue of safety as they spoke ahead of the weekend's Russian Grand Prix, which comes only one week after the race in Japan. Bianchi was injured when his Marussia car skidded off the...
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