Sebastian Vettel says saving lives is more important than any concerns regarding the look of an F1 car after testing the Halo device.
Following on from Ferrari team-mate Kimi Raikkonen, Vettel completed his installation lap with the Halo cockpit protection attached to his car. With visibility a concern due to a central supporting pillar, Vettel says he had no major concerns with how the Halo impacted on his view.
“I think first of all to go round is OK, you can see what you need to see," Vettel said. "I think we can improve the system in terms of aesthetics, and also in terms of how much visibly is in your way. I tested it I the simulator and I think we will see evolutions of it very soon.”
And while Vettel admits he is not a fan of the Halo's aesthetics, the German says there is nothing more important than preventing fatalities.
“In principal, I agree it doesn’t look very nice. It’s not the picture you are used to for Formula One for a long time. But equally if it helps increase the safety and helps saving lives … There would be at least two drivers in the last four years that I remember would still be around, Henry Surtees and Justin Wilson, if we had this type of system.
"I think it can be as ugly as possible - nothing justifies not having these guys around anymore."
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