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FIA simulates Alonso crash, but with a mounted Halo
As part of the research for the Halo cockpit protection device, the FIA simulated Fernando Alonso’s devastating crash at the Australian Grand Prix, but with the device attached to his McLaren. With the Halo being the preferred choice over the aeroscreen concept that Red Bull developed, all the teams and drivers on the grid had their chance to test it out throughout the season. The device is set to be introduced in the 2018 season, but the FIA are still doing extensive research into the concept, including taking existing incidents and mounting the cars with the Halo as a test. FIA deputy race director and safety director Laurent Mekies explained that Alonso’s crash in Melbourne...
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