Schuey fears F1 fatality

He has spoken out following his brother Ralf's high-speed smash in the United States Grand Prix that fractured two vertabrae. According to FIA records, lap times in races have decreased by as much as 8-seconds per lap over the last six years, and drivers are now waking up to the fact that the performance of the cars needs to be addressed.

"There could be another death if speeds are not cut," said Schumacher at Magny-Cours. "This is a warning signal that we have to be careful and a good opportunity to make F1 safer. I hope it is going to be used.

"The only time drivers think about the dangers is when they are very close to having an accident. All teams consistently develop a car to go faster. What we have to do is maybe find more drastic steps to slow them down."

Ralf Schumacher, who is at home recuperating from his injuries, has also spoken out about how close he came to suffering even worse injuries.

"Had I crashed laterally, and not with the back of my car, I would be dead now," said Schu Jr. "I am in severe pain and before I can return my body must be strong enough to take a similar impact."