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Ferrari prepares F70-H for first run with cockpit shield

Scuderia Ferrari are preparing their SF70-H for its first run with the cockpit shield, a first in a series of evaluation runs with the shield, a derivative of Red Bull's alternative for the Halo protection bar that was trialed at several events during 2016. A transparent open canopy system constructed using polycarbonate, the Shield is aimed at providing significant protection from debris, while ensuring unrestricted forward vision for the driver. A possible geometry has been developed and the FIA is currently working with teams in Formula One on further optimising the design. On the back of a number of indoor and outdoor tests, Ferrari will now do the first public run in free practice...
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