Halo

A cockpit with a view: On-board with Valtteri Bottas!A cockpit with a view: On-board with Valtteri Bottas!

A cockpit with a view: On-board with Valtteri Bottas!

During today's shakedown session at Silverstone, Mercedes put a visor cam on Valtteri Bottas' helmet to give us an on-board…

7 years ago
Halo 'will be alright', predicts RicciardoHalo 'will be alright', predicts Ricciardo

Halo 'will be alright', predicts Ricciardo

Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo is confident that the introduction of the Halo won't prove a big challenge for drivers. The…

7 years ago
Bottas unaffected by Halo in race simulation testBottas unaffected by Halo in race simulation test

Bottas unaffected by Halo in race simulation test

Valtteri Bottas did a full race simulation on board Mercedes' new Halo-equipped W09, and reported no issues related to the…

7 years ago
FIA working on improved Halo aesthetics and integrationFIA working on improved Halo aesthetics and integration

FIA working on improved Halo aesthetics and integration

The FIA is conducting research work on a future version of the Halo cockpit safety device which should improve its…

7 years ago
McLaren engineers astonished by 'scary' Halo testingMcLaren engineers astonished by 'scary' Halo testing

McLaren engineers astonished by 'scary' Halo testing

McLaren's chief engineering officer Matt Morris says the testing of the Halo cockpit safety device led to a few "heart-stopping…

7 years ago
FIA working 'closely' with IndyCar on windshieldFIA working 'closely' with IndyCar on windshield

FIA working 'closely' with IndyCar on windshield

FIA safety delegate Laurent Mekies has confirmed that he is in touch with the management of the IndyCar Series over…

7 years ago
Video: Mercedes' Allison explains the Halo's challengesVideo: Mercedes' Allison explains the Halo's challenges

Video: Mercedes' Allison explains the Halo's challenges

The Halo cockpit safety device threw down a challenge to F1's designers last year, and like his colleagues, Mercedes' James…

7 years ago
IndyCar to test 'windshield' alternative to HaloIndyCar to test 'windshield' alternative to Halo

IndyCar to test 'windshield' alternative to Halo

The IndyCar Series will test its solution to the issue of driver head protection this week. The trial will take…

7 years ago
'Everyone will soon get used to the Halo,' predicts James Key'Everyone will soon get used to the Halo,' predicts James Key

'Everyone will soon get used to the Halo,' predicts James Key

One of the biggest changes in store in this year's Formula 1 world championship is the addition of the new…

7 years ago
The FIA approves Formula 1's first Halo supplierThe FIA approves Formula 1's first Halo supplier

The FIA approves Formula 1's first Halo supplier

The FIA has announced that Dutch company CP Tech has received certification as F1's first supplier of the mandatory Halo…

7 years ago
Halo set to evolve and have better integration - BrownHalo set to evolve and have better integration - Brown

Halo set to evolve and have better integration - Brown

McLaren's Zak Brown says its' early days for the Halo cockpit safety device which will likely evolve into a more…

7 years ago
Wolff on the Halo: 'Heavy, alien and I wish I could saw it off!'Wolff on the Halo: 'Heavy, alien and I wish I could saw it off!'

Wolff on the Halo: 'Heavy, alien and I wish I could saw it off!'

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is no fan of the Halo cockpit safety device, but admits it will help protect lives.…

7 years ago