News Details
McLaren engineers astonished by 'scary' Halo testing
McLaren's chief engineering officer Matt Morris says the testing of the Halo cockpit safety device led to a few "heart-stopping moments" for the Woking-based outfit. The Halo's integration has proven challenging for F1 teams, and McLaren was no exception. The team's engineering crew approached the component's incorporation with a gradual process using mock-up designs. But the massive loads applied to test the Halo's resistance levels - which Mercedes tech boss James Allison equated to the weight of a London bus - forced the team to execute unexpected changes to its chassis design. "It has been a big challenge," said Morris. "The loads are very very high. We always...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Video: Mercedes' Allison explains the Halo's challenges
The Halo cockpit safety device threw down a challenge to F1's designers...
7y ago from F1i.com
F1 halo opens ‘interesting avenues’ for short-term...
McLaren’s chief of aerodynamics Peter Prodromou says the installation...
7y ago from Crash.net
'Halo can withstand London bus'
F1's controversial halo device can take the weight of a double-decker bus,...
7y ago from SkySports.com
FIA keeping an eye on IndyCar's windscreen
Although Formula 1 has opted for Halo as its cockpit protection device,...
7y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Jorge Martin's opening ‘four' MotoGP races with...
Aprilia targets Jorge Martin's opening four MotoGP races with the team...
16h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pierer Industrie AG avoids insolvency, decision on KTM...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Creditors approve Pierer Industrie AG restructuring...
It has been revealed that creditors have approved Pierer Industrie AG's...
20h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marquez confident rivalry with "gentleman"...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Team Penske quickest in final IndyCar test day
The NTT IndyCar Series held its second and final preseason open test day...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar tire allocations, practice rules updated for...
IndyCar has announced multiple updates to rules regarding use of the...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pato O’Ward fastest in first day of IndyCar...
The entire NTT IndyCar Series paddock set up shop in Sebring, Florida on...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pit lane speed adjustments made for 2025 IndyCar season
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced a few changes for the upcoming 2025...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Elfyn Evans wins Rally Sweden by a whisker
Super Sunday on Rally Sweden was just that! After 300km of hard racing,...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC women's driver development programme winner...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans under pressure on Rally Sweden –...
Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin maintained their lead on Rally Sweden after...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fourmaux fined for swearing on WRC TV broadcast
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Saturday's Premier League predictions including...
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's...
51m ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Arsenal reignite interest in striker as they plan...
No description available...
41m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Almost no chance Arsenal land Isak this summer after...
Newcastle United are determined to hang onto Alexander Isak, and the...
41m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Exclusive: Chelsea eyeing 16-year-old Ajax wonder kid
Chelsea are seemingly covering all bases when it comes to transfers now,...
21m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Carlos Sainz: Mercedes power unit the ‘biggest...
Carlos Sainz evealed that adapting to the... Read More »
16h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Ferrari told to hand Hamilton priority in controversial...
Ferrari should assign Lewis Hamilton preference... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
Verstappen tipped for NEW role as brutal Red Bull snub...
Geri Horner, alongside other Formula 1 stars, has... Read More »
8h ago from GPFans.com
