News Details
Hulkenberg won't go on a diet for the Halo
The mandatory 'Halo' cockpit safety device could put F1's heavier and taller drivers at a disadvantage next season. Mounting the safety element on next year's cars will come with a price, with an estimated 14kgs added to the overall weight of F1's 2018 cars. Taking the Halo into account, the FIA has raised the minimum weight of next year's F1 cars by 6kg, but mounting the safety element will add an estimated 14kgs to a car's overall weight, leaving no margin for ballast. With F1's heavier or taller drivers on the grid already as trim and lean as physically possible, the Halo could become a disadvantage. "We are aware of it, there is talk about it," says a tall Nico Hulkenberg....
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Halo integration proving 'quite difficult' - Lowe
Williams tech boss Paddy Lowe admits the integration of the mandatory...
7y ago from F1i.com
Hulkenberg won't diet for Halo
Next season Formula 1 will introduce the Halo with Nico Hulkenberg...
7y ago from PlanetF1.com
Heavier F1 drivers to be penalised by Halo in 2018
Taller and heavier Formula 1 drivers could be at a disadvantage once again...
7y ago from Motorsport.com
Abu Dhabi the last race of good looking F1 cars -...
Lewis Hamilton says the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be the last time good...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP announce Pirelli as new tyre supplier from 2027
MotoGP has formally announced a new agreement with Italian tyre...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pirelli to replace Michelin as MotoGP’s tyre...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Johann Zarco admits his Thai MotoGP race was...
LCR Honda rider Johann Zarco admitted his Thai MotoGP race was...
23h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar’s FOX network debut increased viewership by...
FOX Sports has released viewership numbers for the opening round of the...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar St. Petersburg – Race Results
The first race of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season took place on Sunday...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
The winners and losers of 2025’s IndyCar season...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Radio troubles hindered Scott Dixon’s strategy in...
Scott Dixon finished in second place for the opening round of IndyCar’s...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC drivers follow F1 in statement to FIA president
World Rally Championship drivers have penned a strongly-worded statement...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC drivers call on FIA president for “urgent...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Joshua Kimmich issues latest update on Bayern Munich...
Joshua Kimmich delivers an update on his contract situation at Bayern...
52m ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Newcastle join Arsenal in transfer race to sign...
No description available...
32m ago from SportsKeeda.com
'Other clubs…' – Arsenal transfer target...
Arsenal fans may be intrigued to see that Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Newcastle rival Arsenal for transfer of 22 G/A man to...
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in a potential transfer deal...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Hamilton: Being in Melbourne [with Ferrari] reminiscent of...
Lewis Hamilton said that his first race for... Read More »
52m ago from GrandPrix247.com
Hamilton summoned to Ferrari HQ over 'critical' factor
Lewis Hamilton has been called back to the... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
Antonelli reveals masterplan for F1 rookie glory with...
At just 18, Andrea Kimi Antonelli is stepping... Read More »
52m ago from F1i.com
