Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen tests 'Halo' protection system
In an effort to keep Formula 1 drivers safe, the FIA is expected to introduce partially closed cockpits as early as 2017 â and on Wednesday in Barcelona Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen tested a prototype "Halo" protection system for the first time.
Installation with the Halo. #Kimi7 tested the cockpit protection system on Catalunya #Redseason pic.twitter.com/yS34fOQTqN
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) March 3, 2016
Although the design has not been finalized, the Halo is meant to protect drivers from flying debris at high speeds. The effect on driver visibility is also a huge concern, but Raikkonen said his view from the cockpit was "OK."
Driver view 2017. Not that bad at all pic.twitter.com/rl5faeGyOs
— Craig Scarborough (@ScarbsF1) March 3, 2016
Many fans are upset that the Halo will make cars uglier, but Mercedes' Nico Rosberg is all for the change.
What do you think about the new head protection system? pic.twitter.com/lsP1XGp74E
— Nico Rosberg (@nico_rosberg) March 3, 2016
MY OPINION: Massive safety improvement. It will look ok too eventually. I'M ALL FOR IT! pic.twitter.com/ONVbZYfjAp
— Nico Rosberg (@nico_rosberg) March 3, 2016
