Change mode menu

Latest F1 news about: Cockpit

1

'Heart-stopping' strength tests for Formula 1's halo 'pretty scary'

over 7 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1698 views )

The strength tests Formula 1's new halo cockpit protection device must be put through have are "pretty scary" and prompted some "heart-stopping... read more »

2

FIA keeping an eye on IndyCar’s windscreen

over 7 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1344 views )

Although Formula 1 has opted for Halo as its cockpit protection device, the FIA are keeping a close eye on IndyCar's windscreen trials. read more »

18

Video: F1 halo: Has IndyCar found the alternative?

over 7 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1498 views )

IndyCar's windscreen cockpit protection prototype has had its first on-track test at the Phoenix oval. Four-time champion Scott Dixon gives his thoughts on a generally... read more »

5

Aeroscreen gets IndyCar thumbs-up from Dixon

over 7 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1383 views )

Scott Dixon gives Aeroscreen-type cockpit protection the thumbs-up following IndyCar test. read more »

9

F1 Halo required to withstand "London bus" weight

over 7 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1745 views )

Adopting the Halo Formula 1 cockpit protection system has proved to be "a significant challenge" for reigning world champions Mercedes, according to technical... read more »

1

Halo requires 'London bus' Formula 1 car strengthening

over 7 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 2301 views )

The halo Formula 1 cockpit protection device needs to be strong enough to withstand the weight of a London double decker bus, says Mercedes technical director James Allison read more »

3

Double amputee Billy Monger completes first single-seater car test

over 7 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1569 views )

British teenager Billy Monger has returned to the cockpit of a single-seater race car for the first time since the horrific crash which led to the amputation of both his legs... read more »

5

IndyCar to trial screen cockpit protection

over 7 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1700 views )

IndyCar has revealed that it is to test a windscreen not entirely dissimilar to the Aeroscreen proposed by Red Bull for F1. read more »

9

Giovinazzi facing second year without racing programme

over 7 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1404 views )

Antonio Giovinazzi unsure he will balance a racing programme alongside his Ferrari F1 reserve duties in 2018, facing a second year largely spent out of the cockpit. read more »

1

Formula 1's halo could feature digital 'ticker' display

over 7 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1968 views )

Formula 1 bosses are evaluating adding a scrolling digital ticker to the halo cockpit protection device for 2018 read more »

3

Toto Wolff - 'Dreadful' Halo feels 'completely alien' on 2018 car

over 7 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1743 views )

Toto Wolff has labelled the Halo cockpit protection device as a "dreadful" addition to an F1 car as his Mercedes team works on the best way to incorporate it into its... read more »

9

Debate of the Day: Is F1 ready for the Halo?

over 8 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1755 views )

Sergio Perez says the new Halo cockpit protector will become a familiar sight on F1 cars after three or four races in 2018 as the sport prepares for big changes. read more »

1

Halo may disadvantage heavier Formula 1 drivers in 2018

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 887 views )

The addition of the halo cockpit protection device could disadvantage heavier Formula 1 drivers in 2018 read more »

3

Lewis Hamilton: Abu Dhabi GP the last time F1 cars look good

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 910 views )

Lewis Hamilton says this season's finale represents the end of an era for Formula One before the look of its cars goes "downhill" with the introduction of the... read more »

34

Video: 2017 Brazil Grand Prix | Best Onboards

over 8 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1314 views )

The pick of the clips from the cockpit at Interlagos including Hamilton's qualifying crash, Vettel's quick getaway and yet more impressive late-braking, overtaking... read more »

3

Blown fire extinguisher causes setback for Sebastian Vettel

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 2170 views )

MEXICO CITY -- Sebastian Vettel is confident he can improve over the remainder of the Mexican Grand Prix weekend after a problematic Friday practice. The in-cockpit fire... read more »

1

F1 considering new name for halo cockpit protection device

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1120 views )

Formula 1 bosses are considering renaming the halo cockpit protection device before its mandatory introduction for next year read more »

3

F1's victory lap seatbelt controversy a safety step too far

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 2729 views )

How far should you go when dictating safety to a driver who spends his time running wheel-to-open-wheel at more than 180 mph? How ridiculous is it to lash him to the cockpit... read more »

2

Kvyat out for only ‘two races’

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1082 views )

Daniil Kvyat will return to the cockpit of his STR11 for the United States Grand Prix; that's according to his sponsors. read more »

1

FIA reveals details of F1 halo crash testing for 2018

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1899 views )

Formula 1 teams can finalise the specification of their 2018 chassis after the FIA confirmed details of how the new halo cockpit protection device load test will be conducted read more »

2

Hamilton to run Halo in FP1 at Spa

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 976 views )

Lewis Hamilton, Stoffel Vandoorne and Marcus Ericsson will all be running the Halo cockpit safety device in FP1 for the Belgian Grand Prix. read more »

1

Renault Formula 1 team expects debate over 2018 halo aero fairings

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1679 views )

Renault chassis technical director Nick Chester is expecting debate over how Formula 1 teams fit their own fairings to minimise the aerodynamic implications of the halo cockpit... read more »

1

FIA plans to introduce cockpit protection to other categories than F1

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1091 views )

The FIA is committed to introducing additional cockpit protection to other categories once the halo concept has been proved in Formula 1 read more »

1

Force India: Late halo call means '18 car could be late for testing

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1686 views )

The late decision to introduce the halo cockpit protection device for 2018 could make next year's Formula 1 cars late for pre-season testing, according to Force... read more »

1

Jackie Stewart: F1 halo critics are like 1960s safety backlash

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1475 views )

Sir Jackie Stewart has criticised complaints about Formula 1 introducing the halo cockpit protection device for 2018 read more »