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Ferrari debuts Halo cockpit protection in testing
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The Halo concept for cockpit protection appeared on an F1 car for the first time in public during pre-seaosn testing on Thursday. Kimi Raikkonen completed his installation lap in the SF16-H with the Halo concept installed in order to test visibility for the drivers. The design features a central pillar in front of the driver's head, supporting further protection which is designed to deflect large debris. The FIA is hoping to implement a cockpit protection solution from 2017 onwards, with the Halo concept having emerged as its preferred option in recent months. A meeting of the F1 Commission last week allowed a delay on a final decision regarding the cockpit protection...
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