IndyCar Series researching helmet airflow issues

Josh Tons/Motorsport Images The IndyCar Series has commenced a technical study to understand how and why its new second-generation aeroscreen is causing a reduction of airflow into the ducting that feeds into the drivers’ helmets. Starting last weekend in Long Beach, the series introduced its new aeroscreen which features new openings near the top of the screen which feeds more air onto their chests. Drivers ranging from Will Power to Pietro Fittipaldi to Romain Grosjean to Graham Rahal have expressed their concerns over the change, which has led to limited amounts of air reaching their helmets and a loss of...