I've been interested in the Carbon Fiber Monocoque for a little while now because of the strength and security it gives to the cars and their passengers while minimizing the weight. Here's a small video explaining how it's done in F1, why it's safe and getting even safer.
[via http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/22/nico-rosberg-explains-why-f1-cars-are-so-safe/]