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Halo ‘not the complete solution’ says Red Bull’s Newey

Whilst agreeing that something does need to be done with regards to head safety in Formula 1 and single seater motorsport, Adrian Newey does not believe the proposed Halo system is the answer. The legendary designer and Red Bull Racing’s chief technical officer believes that while the Halo will offer some protection to drivers heads, some accidents could still occur, believing a different idea such as a closed canopy or the Red Bull-designed aeroscreen solution. Red Bull tested the halo system at the recent in-season test at Silverstone in the hands of test driver Pierre Gasly, and Newey believes that the aerodynamic effect on the car is not that vast. 'Aerodynamic design, it’s not a...
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