News Details
Davidson: Halo protection not ideal but the best compromise
XPB Images
Anthony Davidson says the proposed ‘halo’ concept aimed at improving driver head protection is “not ideal” as it impairs vision, but the former F1 driver thinks it is the “best compromise” at the moment. In the wake of Jules Bianchi and Justin Wilson’s deaths, the FIA has been ramping up testing and investigations to prevent further head injuries. Among the different solutions sampled, the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) recently declared itself in favour of the ‘halo’ design: an oval-shaped structure that surrounds the driver’s head but needs the support of a vertical strut (see illustration below). It was Mercedes that had initially...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
‘Halo protection not ideal but better than...
Former F1 driver Anthony Davidson says the proposed halo concept,...
9y ago from PlanetF1.com
F1 drivers call for closed cockpits by 2017
Grand prix drivers want Formula 1 chiefs to introduce a 'halo' closed...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
F1 set for closed cockpit debate
Sky Sports F1's Anthony Davidson believes the 'halo' concept is the best...
9y ago from SkySports.com
FIA propose halo style F1 cockpits for 2017
Formula 1's governing body is believed to have shortlisted a cockpit...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
“It can be dangerous” – MotoGP’s Balaton Park...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Hungarian GP: Marc Marquez dominates sprint
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo handed long lap penalty for Hungarian...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez cruises to MotoGP Sprint victory at...
Marc Marquez cruises to MotoGP Sprint victory at Balaton Park
The post...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Three Honda drivers to take IndyCar grid penalties at...
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced three grid penalties for this...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Josef Newgarden tops the timesheets for Milwaukee’s...
The NTT IndyCar Series took to the historic Milwaukee Mile on Saturday...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
PREMA adapting European approach to better suit IndyCar
PREMA has nearly completed its first season fielding a pair of entries in...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
NASCAR Trucks to join IndyCar for St. Petersburg race...
The 2026 schedule for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) was...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
FIA launches tender process for new WRC promoter
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Esteban Ocon's wild childhood dream: 'I wanted to buy...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
How drones will change the way you watch motorsport
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
How WRC's crucial 2027 rules are falling into place
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
“He even suggested having a threesome with my...
A Brazilian woman, Karol Cavalcante, has accused former Arsenal and...
35m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Watch: Viktor Gyokeres bullies his way into the box to...
Arsenal are up against Leeds United in the Premier League today, and they...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Eze joins Arsenal from Crystal Palace
Eberechi Eze has signed for Arsenal in a £67.5m deal from Crystal...
2h ago from SkySports.com
Arsenal complete signing of Eberechi Eze in £67.5m...
t;li>England international signs four-year contractArsenal hijack Spurs...
2h ago from TheGuardian.com
Comments
Hottest News
The new technical regulation will 'occupy a lot of brain...
Having completed several test runs in the... Read More »
55m ago from F1Technical.net
Red Bull told to BREAK F1 contract in Verstappen...
The Red Bull F1 team have been advised on the... Read More »
25m ago from GPFans.com
Cadillac complete F1 driver line-up with second signing
The Cadillac F1 team is taking shape as it has... Read More »
9h ago from RacingNews365.com
