News Details
Main issue with Halo is weight, not aerodynamics - Lowe
Williams tech boss Paddy Lowe says the Halo safety device will impact the performance of next year's cars through its sheer weight rather than its aerodynamics. The Halo has been made mandatory for 2018 and its integration has proven problematic for designers because of the weight of the component itself and the bracing structure that supports the necessary loads. Lowe believes any team which successfully minimizes the negative impact of the cockpit safety device will likely enjoy performance gains. Newey still at odds with 'clumsy and ugly' Halo "The weight is probably the biggest thing which people aren’t talking about so much," Lowe said. "It is very heavy not just as...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Lowe: Halo weight hits F1 cars more than aerodynamics
Paddy Lowe has warned the biggest impact the Halo will have on 2018...
8y ago from Crash.net
Newey: Halo is a ‘clumsy and ugly' solution
Red Bull's chief technical officer Adrian Newey is still caught in two...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
In 2021 F1 we will see the impact of Liberty Media...
Kimi Raikkonen says he will not judge Liberty Media until the next...
8y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Newey still at odds with 'clumsy and ugly' Halo
Formula 1 design guru Adrian Newey believes more research should have...
8y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Breakthrough or false dawn? Francesco Bagnaia finds...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Sepang test: Honda leads rain-hit Day 2 as...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha halts Sepang MotoGP running while investigating...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Sepang test: Marc Marquez tops Day 1 as Fabio...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Felix Rosenqvist: Modern IndyCar demands driving...
Felix Rosenqvist has commented about how IndyCar drivers have to push...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mick Schumacher adjusting to life in IndyCar as maiden...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar legend Dario Franchitti to race NASCAR Truck...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou gets new livery...
Chip Ganassi Racing has revealed a new livery for the #10 entry ahead of...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Iconic Ouninpohja stage dropped from 2026 WRC Rally...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg continues domination...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
More than 10 tuners interested in joining WRC under...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Why Thierry Neuville struggled in “most difficult”...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal set Bukayo Saka return date after his injury...
Arsenal have set a timeline for Bukayo Saka's potential return. The winger...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Man United told to enter transfer race for ‘top'...
Manchester United have been encouraged to closely monitor the situation of...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'That's a cheeky little tactic' - Gary Neville gives...
Gary Neville has heaped praise on Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior for his...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Newcastle United set price for Arsenal and Chelsea to...
Newcastle United are preparing for a potentially intense summer transfer...
8h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Williams explain power trick that could define F1 in 2026
Formula 1’s next generation of cars will not... Read More »
47m ago from F1i.com
Will new Aston Martin F1 car be YELLOW? Fans stunned after...
F1 fans have convinced themselves that Adrian... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
FIA confirm F1 engine update as rivals rage about Mercedes...
The FIA have issued an update over a supposed... Read More »
37m ago from GPFans.com
