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Has the Halo device been a godsend in Formula 1?

by Shayni Solanki
1 year ago
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Has the Halo device been a godsend in Formula 1?

Ferrari SF71H Halo cockpit cover. 25.05.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 6, Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Friday.

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The halo can be considered a godsend in the century-long evolution of safety in motorsport, as years of tragedies have necessitated safety developments in the sport.

Death drives change, and most of the key safety developments from the introduction of the Head and Neck Support device (HANS) to the halo evolved from tragedy.

Whether it’s that fatal weekend in Imola 30 years ago to the tragic day in Suzuka 10 years ago, why must death prompt change?

One of the sport’s biggest controversies was undoubtedly the halo. The big, imposing, bar ruined the traditional look of a Formula 1 car for many fans and drivers alike. 

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However, since its introduction, the halo has saved many lives. It may be a bit ugly, but it’s a godsend.

With exclusive interviews from former W Series driver Sarah Moore and aerospace engineer and motorsport enthusiast Bryson Sullivan, we dive into how motorsport safety evolved from the 1960s to the halo.

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