Halo

A driverOK, so we all know what the driver is, right. I've always liked the description that F1 drivers are like... There's more... crash-protection system used in open-wheel racing series, the halo consists of a curved bar placed to protect the driver’s head

The F1-spec Halo is made from strong, lightweight titanium tubing, which is then attached to the car’s carbon fibreCarbon fibre is used to construct F1 cars as it has the highest strength and stiffness per density than metal... There's more... chassisThe chassis in F1 is a monocoque or shell construction that uses an external carbon fibre skin to support most... There's more... at three pointsFormula 1 runs two competitions over the course of the season, the Constructor's title and the Driver's title. Points are... There's more... for maximum rigidity. The system adds around 9kg to the car’s weight.

The FIAFédération Internationale de l'Automobile is the association responsible for the interests of motoring organisations and motor car users across the... There's more... sanctioned the halo in 2018 for all formula categories. And while many would argue its aesthetics are less than ideal, it has been proven a lifesaver in three major incidents since its introduction.