Romain Grosjean’s miraculous escape from a fiery crash in the Bahrain Grand Prix was testament to Formula One’s improved safety standards but it also emphasised why the sport cannot relent in its never-ending quest to reduce racing fatalities.

There aren’t many sports where the athletes fear for their lives—but when you’re hurdling down a windy track at 200 miles per hour, it’s a very real fear. Since the beginning of the sport, too many drivers have perished or been severely injured in significant crashes until the FIA finally smartened up and started taking safety more seriously.