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Halo set for F1 introduction from 2017

The controversial 'halo' cockpit protection device is on course to be introduced to Formula 1 from 2017 as the FIA continues to work on its development following a public airing in pre-season testing. The much discussed device, which had only been seen in renderings up until March after months of development, broke cover during testing as Ferrari completed a handful of laps with its version of the device. Though Ferrari stressed it was an early prototype that would undergo many modifications before it was ever used in competition, its surprise reveal was seen as indicative of how far progress had come in recent months. Indeed, FIA Formula 1 Director Charlie Whiting, in a briefing with...
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