Ferrari is adding new rear-facing wing mirrors to the SF71H this weekend in Spain. And in a first for F1, they'll be attached to the halo cockpit protection device. It's not yet clear whether they will appear only in free practice, or will remain on the car through to the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday. Aerodynamic fairings have been allowed on the halo since it was introduced at the start of the season. But this is the first time anything more significant has been incorporated into the basic mandatory halo design. Visibility for drivers trying to see who is behind them has long been a problem in Formula 1. The classic mounting point on either side of the driver cockpit is no longer able to...
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