News Details
'Halo' gets two thumbs down from drivers for 2018
XPB Images
The 'Halo' cockpit safety device which the FIA was set to introduce in 2018 has been delayed indefinitely following its narrow rejection by a majority of F1 drivers. The controversial head protection system, which was researched following Jules Bianchi's unfortunate accident in Japan in 2014 and trialed last season by F1 teams, was submitted to a drivers vote by the governing body. The FIA surveyed all 22 drivers but received 16 answers, with 7 voting against it, 5 for it, and 4 abstaining, according to German publication Auto, Motor und Sport. "The FIA will continue to research alternatives," correspondent Michael Schmidt wrote. FIA keeps canopy safety...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Brown: McLaren can't last much longer than 2018!
©WRI2
New McLaren executive Zak Brown is working hard to secure a title...
8y ago from F1i.com
Wolff admits Bottas rivals on 2018 F1 radar
Toto Wolff has admitted that Valtteri Bottas needs to prove he should keep...
8y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Renault to debut 'aggressive' new engine concept for...
Renault will debut a new engine concept in 2017 that it believes will...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Melbourne boosts safety barriers in response to faster...
The organisers of the Australian Grand Prix say they've been forced...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Honda on the brink of losing MotoGP's top concession...
No description available...
28m ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha toughens its stance on Fabio Quartararo
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
The key figure in Aprilia’s breakout season in MotoGP
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Joan Mir admits Honda not ready to win in MotoGP:...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Kyle Kirkwood signs multi-year IndyCar extension with...
Andretti Global has announced that Kyle Kirkwood has signed an extension...
19h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Kyle Kirkwood signs multi-year extension with Andretti...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Colton Herta ‘would love to be back’ for another...
Colton Herta still has a desire to compete in next year’s Indianapolis...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marco Andretti announces retirement from racing, won't...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Kalle Rovanpera completes maiden F2 test ahead of...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans: WRC points lead “guarantees absolutely...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
M-Sport favours new WRC car build over upgraded Rally2...
No description available...
2w ago from Motorsport.com
Lancia confirms 2026 WRC2 entry with the new Ypsilon...
Lancia will return to the World Rally Championship next year with the new...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arteta sounds down on Gyokeres injury : Palace...
Morning all. Arsenal are in Champions League action this evening, away to...
4h ago from Arseblog.com
Slavia Prague vs Arsenal Prediction and Betting Tips |...
Slavia Prague will trade tackles with Arsenal in a UEFA Champions League...
16h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arteta 'concerned' about Gyokeres injury
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits he is "concerned"...
15h ago from SkySports.com
Arsenal and Crystal Palace’s Carabao Cup tie moved...
t;li>Palace successful in getting quarter-final moved back EFL blame...
17h ago from TheGuardian.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 drivers set for another year of weather chaos at the...
Last year's Brazilian Grand Prix saw wet weather... Read More »
58m ago from RacingNews365.com
Why Williams owners opted to ditch ‘Haas-type' F1...
Dorilton Capital Chairman Matthew Savage... Read More »
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Charles Leclerc is engaged!
Charles Leclerc announce his engagement to his... Read More »
1h ago from GrandPrix247.com
