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Non-halo options still possible for future seasons

The introduction of the head protection device, known as the 'halo', for the 2018 Formula 1 season was a prominent talking point as the paddock reconeved for the final pre-summer break event in Hungary. Clearly with the teams having voted for some kind of frontal impact protection (FIP) to be implemented in 2018 during the 2016 season, the FIA had to act. As the Halo was the only system put forward that could pass the FIA’s impact tests (150nm frontal and 80nm lateral), this was the only viable option available, to be imposed on the teams by the FIA. When asked during today’s FIA media briefing, by MotorsportWeek.com’s sister title Motorsport Monday, FIA Race...
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