breadcreature t1_iuhdkxh wrote
Reply to comment by agretsukko79 in ELI5 How did knights participate in tournaments like jousting without killing themselves? by QuantumHamster
From what I've read there was also a lot of resistance to every advancement in safety measures, the danger was seen as part of the prestige and thrill. Some of the big (deadly) accidents thatve happened in F1 are fucking horrifying
RD__III t1_iui5zd1 wrote
Moreso, advancements in safety make the car slower. And the drivers would rather risk death than risk loss.
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