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F1 considers adding canopy to ‘Halo’ closed cockpit design
Formula 1's plans for a new ‘Halo’ closed cockpit solution, which is coming in 2017, may include the addition of a clear panel for even more driver protection in the longer term. As Giorgio Piola’s above concept illustration shows, an extra element of clear material - whether it is perspex or bullet-proof glass - could be easily added around the cockpit to further help limit drivers’ exposure to debris. One version by Piola shows the panel wrapping entirely around the driver, while another – which would remove visibility issues – could have it fitted only at the sides (pictured below). The idea has already been discussed by teams, but with much more testing needed to...
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