News Details

Raikkonen tests head protection concept

Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen has debuted the 'halo' cockpit protection system, which could be introduced into the sport next season. Increasing head protection has been a primary concern for Formula 1 in recent years, with research accelerated in the wake of the deaths of Jules Bianchi and Justin Wilson. Raikkonen took to the circuit on the third day of the final pre-season test in Spain with a concept of the 'halo' device fitted to his SF16-H to complete an installation lap. It was agreed last week by Formula 1 figures that increased cockpit protection is set to be introduced in 2017, with the 'halo' concept the favoured option.
Full Story »
9y ago from F1Zone.net 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Raikkonen debuts 'halo' cockpit protection proposal at...

Kimi Raikkonen has become the first driver to try out the proposed...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com

Ferrari debuts 'halo' cockpit protection concept

Ferrari has caused a stir by rolling its car out on the third day of the...
9y ago from Crash.net

Ferrari debuts Halo cockpit protection in testing

 XPB Images The Halo concept for cockpit protection appeared on...
9y ago from F1i.com

Wurz: Head protection a must for F1

– Formula 1 this week reiterated that it is pushing on with plans...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Marco Bezzecchi storms to Phillip Island MotoGP Sprint...

Marco Bezzecchi fought back from a difficult opening lap to lead Aprilia...

Marco Bezzecchi recovers from hitting seagull to win...

t;li>Italian rider wins white-knuckle sprint at Phillip Island on...
37m ago from TheGuardian.com

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Sebastien Ogier leads Central European Rally by...

The opening stages of the 12th round of the World Rally Championship, the...
12h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On GunnersToday.com

Back in action with something to put right at Craven...

Morning. We're back in business today with a trip to Craven Cottage to...
47m ago from Arseblog.com

'Emotionally we cannot…' – Mikel Arteta...

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has sent an important message to his players...
10h ago from CaughtOffside.com

'I told him before the first meeting' - Mikel Arteta...

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that he warned Viktor Gyokeres...
13h ago from SportsKeeda.com

Arsenal’s depth can write new story for nearly men...

el Arteta’s side head to Fulham with belief the title can be won after a...
10h ago from TheGuardian.com

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.