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FIA and IndyCar exchanging data from windscreen test

The FIA has said it is exchanging data with IndyCar over their respective head protection solutions and that it is therefore very aware of the new windscreen development IndyCar is currently testing. Whilst FIA sanctioned series, such as Formula 1, Formula E and Formula 2, will adopt the halo this year, IndyCar is trialling a windscreen it hopes to introduce in 2019 – the latter is similar in design to the shield and aeroscreen F1 tested before deciding to go with the halo. Speaking to Racer Magazine, FIA safety delegate Laurent Mekies admitted the FIA was following the windscreen test with interest and said the two bodies regularly exchange data on new safety...
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