The FIA has confirmed it is aiming to introduce a new, more “aesthetically pleasing” iteration of Formula 1’s ‘Halo’ cockpit protection device for the 2021 season. The Halo became mandatory for all F1 cars starting in 2018 as part of the sport’s push to improve safety standards following a lengthy research and development phase. 5774263478001 CrashTV:  Charles Leclerc was the first driver to be involved in an incident where the Halo was struck by another car at last Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix, with Fernando Alonso’s wheel making contact with the Halo after his own car went airborne. Several cockpit protection options were considered for 2018 before the Halo was...
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