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FIA Confirms F1 Halo Introduction In 2018
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Next year’s Formula 1 cars will all be fitted with the Halo cockpit protection system, the FIA announced recently.
The Halo, designed to reduce the risk of injury from debris or other objects striking a driver’s head, was trialled by a number of teams during Grand Prix practice sessions last year.
With the support of the teams, certain features of its design will be further enhanced ahead of its introduction in 2018.
The move was announced following a meeting of the Formula One Strategy Group, at which other topics discussed included 2021 power units, cost control and improving the F1 show for fans.
For the full statement from the FIA, visit its website here.
In related news, Formula 1 has announced the appointment of Steve Nielsen as Sporting Director, working within the Motorsport Division. Nielsen will take up this position on August 1 and will report directly to Ross Brawn. For more on this story, visit here.
Next year’s Formula 1 cars will all be fitted with the Halo cockpit protection system, the FIA announced recently.
The Halo, designed to reduce the risk of injury from debris or other objects striking a driver’s head, was trialled by a number of teams during Grand Prix practice sessions last year.
With the support of the teams, certain features of its design will be further enhanced ahead of its introduction in 2018.
The move was announced following a meeting of the Formula One Strategy Group, at which other topics discussed included 2021 power units, cost control and improving the F1 show for fans.
For the full statement from the FIA, visit its website here.
In related news, Formula 1 has announced the appointment of Steve Nielsen as Sporting Director, working within the Motorsport Division. Nielsen will take up this position on August 1 and will report directly to Ross Brawn. For more on this story, visit here.
