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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...
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