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Nissany and Hauger involved in substantial Silverstone F2 incident

Roy Nissany and Dennis Hauger sustained a major collision at Silverstone, raising questions about circuit safety measures.

By Miika Rantanen·2026-08-19·228 words

Roy Nissany and Dennis Hauger were involved in a serious incident during the Formula 2 feature race at Silverstone, prompting discussions about driver safety. The collision occurred on the opening lap when Nissany’s car made contact with Hauger’s, pushing the Prema driver off track, as reported by Crash.net.

Silverstone Collision Details

Nissany forced Hauger wide on the initial run towards Club corner during the British Grand Prix weekend. Hauger’s car sustained a puncture from this contact, causing him to lose control as his vehicle veered onto the grass. Subsequently, the car hit a sausage kerb, launching it into the air, before it landed directly on top of Nissany’s vehicle. Both cars then came to rest within the gravel trap following this impactful collision.

Safety Device Efficacy

Both drivers were able to exit their respective vehicles unharmed after the incident, which an F2 commentator described as a “life saved”, according to Crash.net. This assessment highlights the critical role of the Halo safety device, introduced for the 2018 Formula 1 season, which protected Nissany from potential head injuries. The Halo has repeatedly demonstrated its effectiveness in preventing severe injuries, notably in incidents involving Romain Grosjean at the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix and Lewis Hamilton’s 2025 collision with Max Verstappen at Monza. Given these events, its continued presence in motorsport is widely considered a significant advancement in driver protection.

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