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Head protection aims safety against large objects
Mercedes technical director Paddy Lowe revealed that F1 aims to protect the drivers' head against bigger flying objects rather then small parts. That is why it opted for the 'halo' system and dropped the aesthetically more appealing windscreen-like solution at least for now. Formula 1's much debated cockpit safety system is set to make its debut in 2018 as Strategy Group recently voted against the early appearance. Research for head protection system started long time ago, but recent fatal injuries in different motorsport series intensified the development procedure. Questions were, however, raised regarding the impact on airflow around the car and in the way drivers can escape from the...
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