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over a year ago
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Most of the 2018 Formula 1 cars have been unveiled and the halo doesn’t look as bad as I thought it would. The designers have managed to blend it in to the livery quite well.
However I still don’t see how it will make cars any safer. Surely a slight obstruction at 200mph is a hazard in itself.
I’m all for making the cars safer for the driver but I don’t believe the halo is the correct way to go |
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I has a quick look at the new designs at lunchtime. To be honest I'd forgotten about the halo thing... They don't stand out at all.
Presumably they allow good enough vision to be safe, otherwise it would defeat the object.
Looking forward to the new season 
Nita |
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"If it makes a difference between having your head squished and not having your head squished im all for it regardless of how it looks"
I was reading about the halo and studies shown it wouldn’t have saved bianchis life or protected massa from when the spring hit him.
There may have been more studies since I’m fairness.
I think the windscreen would have been a better solution. I think they’ve implemented them into Indy car. Makes much more sense to me |
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"Cars have halos? Who knew?
Mainly motor sport fans. I wouldn’t blame someone who’s not at least an F1 fan to not know what I’m on about "
That would be me 
(The not knowing bit) |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Cars have halos? Who knew?
Mainly motor sport fans. I wouldn’t blame someone who’s not at least an F1 fan to not know what I’m on about
That would be me
(The not knowing bit)"
Come to my house one weekend, I’ll give you a crash course  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Cars have halos? Who knew?
Mainly motor sport fans. I wouldn’t blame someone who’s not at least an F1 fan to not know what I’m on about
That would be me
(The not knowing bit)
Come to my house one weekend, I’ll give you a crash course "
Leave my halo at the door  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Cars have halos? Who knew?
Mainly motor sport fans. I wouldn’t blame someone who’s not at least an F1 fan to not know what I’m on about
That would be me
(The not knowing bit)
Come to my house one weekend, I’ll give you a crash course
Leave my halo at the door "
Yes please  |
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Surely if it was too much of a visual obstruction it would never have been allowed to be implemented.
Short of giving the cars an entire re-model, which would be ridiculous, I think it's a step in the right direction. |
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"Surely if it was too much of a visual obstruction it would never have been allowed to be implemented.
Short of giving the cars an entire re-model, which would be ridiculous, I think it's a step in the right direction."
Why not go for the shield like Indy have done? Full face protection and no visual obstructions |
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"Surely if it was too much of a visual obstruction it would never have been allowed to be implemented.
Short of giving the cars an entire re-model, which would be ridiculous, I think it's a step in the right direction.
Why not go for the shield like Indy have done? Full face protection and no visual obstructions "
Because it's not for face protection. It's to protect from head injuries if the car turns over or lands on top of yours.
As a slight side note, I remember watching the race when Dan Wheldon died. I remember how heartbroken I was. Whatever any motorsport can do to protect their drivers gets a thumbs up from me. |
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"Surely if it was too much of a visual obstruction it would never have been allowed to be implemented.
Short of giving the cars an entire re-model, which would be ridiculous, I think it's a step in the right direction.
Why not go for the shield like Indy have done? Full face protection and no visual obstructions
Because it's not for face protection. It's to protect from head injuries if the car turns over or lands on top of yours."
You beat me to the post.  |
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Racing drivers race to win and for the thrill of racing..it makes their heart race and whenever they strap themselves into the seat they know that it could end up with a crash or worse. The halo is just another part of sanitising a once-great sport. |
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"Racing drivers race to win and for the thrill of racing..it makes their heart race and whenever they strap themselves into the seat they know that it could end up with a crash or worse. The halo is just another part of sanitising a once-great sport. "
I would rather each and every racing driver died an old man (or woman) in their beds. I've watched the sport for over 25 years. I never want a weekend like Imola again. |
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"Racing drivers race to win and for the thrill of racing..it makes their heart race and whenever they strap themselves into the seat they know that it could end up with a crash or worse. The halo is just another part of sanitising a once-great sport.
I would rather each and every racing driver died an old man (or woman) in their beds. I've watched the sport for over 25 years. I never want a weekend like Imola again."
They know the risks every time they jump in the car. I bet Ayrton Senna is spinning in his grave at the 2018 cars, the risk and rewards is why they race...or used to race. |
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"Racing drivers race to win and for the thrill of racing..it makes their heart race and whenever they strap themselves into the seat they know that it could end up with a crash or worse. The halo is just another part of sanitising a once-great sport.
I would rather each and every racing driver died an old man (or woman) in their beds. I've watched the sport for over 25 years. I never want a weekend like Imola again.
They know the risks every time they jump in the car. I bet Ayrton Senna is spinning in his grave at the 2018 cars, the risk and rewards is why they race...or used to race."
There is still that risk every time someone races. Maybe it's just me, but I don't want someone to die for my entertainment. I would rather, if they did push too far and get in a horrific accident, them to be able to walk away from it and race another time. |
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What’s the alternative to the halo? F1 teams have looked for other options and haven’t found them. The answer ‘well they take the risk’ isn’t sufficient as the drivers have been supporting this! |
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"Racing drivers race to win and for the thrill of racing..it makes their heart race and whenever they strap themselves into the seat they know that it could end up with a crash or worse. The halo is just another part of sanitising a once-great sport. "
Strange that the likes of Jackie Stewart put so much effort into improving safety in F1 then! |
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