News Details

F1 nears crunch decision on Halo device

A final decision on whether Formula 1 will adopt the so-called 'Halo' cockpit protection device could move a step closer next week when the divisive design will be put to the teams formally in a Strategy Group meeting. The controversial device has been created in response to drivers' concerns about head protection and cockpit safety in the wake of fatal accidents for Jules Bianchi and IndyCar driver Justin Wilson, but has divided opinion between drivers. The device was first viewed publically in March during a brief shakedown in Spain, with a revised version reappearing at Silverstone earlier this month. As it stands, the device has completed only 4 slow laps attached to a 2016...
Full Story »
9y ago from Crash.net 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Halo 'not the complete solution' - Newey

©RedBullContentPool Adrian Newey is not against the introduction of the...
9y ago from F1i.com

Nasr committed to Sauber for 2017 – JWGP...

Ahead of the 2016 Hungarian Grand Prix, JWGP caught up with UK based...
9y ago from JWGrandPrix.com

Strategy Group to discuss Halo device

The Strategy Group is to discuss the controversial Halo device when it...
9y ago from Pitpass.com

Red Bull run Halo at Silverstone

Red Bull became the first team other than Ferrari to run the Halo when...
9y ago from SkySports.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Joan Mir: ‘Everyone cannot sleep’ because of 2027...

Joan Mir suggested that rumours about the 2027 MotoGP rider market are...

Fermin Aldeguer to miss MotoGP season opener in...

Gresini Ducati has confirmed Fermin Aldeguer will miss the opening round...

Marco Bezzecchi satisfied with ‘smaller’...

Marco Bezzecchi admits the Aprilia bike has slightly improved “in all...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Romain Grosjean returns to IndyCar with full time seat...

Dale Coyne Racing has made public its plans for the 2026 IndyCar season,...

Honda confirms early discussions for 2028 factory...

Honda, one of two engine manufacturers that supply IndyCar, has confirmed...
23h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Popular On GunnersToday.com

8 goals in 11 starts: Arsenal, Chelsea & Man Utd...

Eli Junior Kroupi has been outstanding for Bournemouth since joining the...
39m ago from CaughtOffside.com

“Astonishing” attacker on Arsenal and Chelsea...

Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is a target for Arsenal and Chelsea...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Possible boost for Arsenal as Manchester City star...

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been charged by the Football...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com

National team manager 'optimistic' about Arsenal...

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has spoken about Arsenal midfielder Mikel...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Comments

Hottest News

F1 2026 – Bahrain test Day 3 live

It's the third and final day of running of the... Read More »
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.com

F1: Test Times: Bahrain 13-02

Today's times from Manama, the final day of the... Read More »
3h ago from Pitpass.com

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.