From the moment they appeared in Barcelona it was clear, even to the most casual observer, that the mounts for the mirrors fitted to the Halo device on the SF71-Hs were not there merely to hold said mirrors in place. Over the course of the weekend, with rival teams having made their feelings clear, the FIA told Ferrari that while the mounts could remain for the rest of the weekend, there were not to be seen again. In a bid to clarify its position with regard to rear view mirror mountings, the FIA has issued the following directive: 'Whilst the FIA accepts that teams will legitimately design the mirrors, housings and mountings to minimise any negative aerodynamic effects they may cause, we...
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