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'Halo can withstand London bus'
F1's controversial halo device can take the weight of a double-decker bus, according to Mercedes' technical boss. James Allison says incorporating the mandatory new-for-2018 head protection system, which is made from titanium, in the design of their new car has posed a "significant challenge" due to its weight and impact on aerodynamics. F1 2018's biggest two challenges? And the Mercedes chief has revealed the level of force the new-look car needs to withstand. "We had to strengthen the design of the chassis so it would be able to take roughly the weight of a London double-decker bus sitting on the top of this halo," Allison said in a video released by Mercedes. "To...
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