{"id":21425,"date":"2025-10-22T16:53:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T16:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/formula-1-what-is-a-halo-when-has-it-worked-why-was-it-introduced\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T16:53:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T16:53:29","slug":"formula-1-what-is-a-halo-when-has-it-worked-why-was-it-introduced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/formula-1-what-is-a-halo-when-has-it-worked-why-was-it-introduced\/","title":{"rendered":"Formula 1: What is a halo? When has it worked? Why was it introduced?"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The halo is a curved wishbone-shaped structure that surrounds the cockpit of a Formula 1 car.<\/b><\/p>\n

It was first introduced in 2018, to improve the safety of drivers during races.<\/p>\n

The structure is attached to the car in three places, surrounding the driver’s head at the top of the cockpit and attaching to the front of the car.<\/p>\n

This design provides the least obstruction to drivers while they race on the track.<\/p>\n

It acts as a shield which protects the driver by deflecting or absorbing impact from major accidents or crashes, as well as flying debris.<\/p>\n

The bar structure is made of titanium and is designed to hold the weight of a London double-decker bus.<\/p>\n

There was much criticism when the halo was first introduced, but its effectiveness was demonstrated over the years.<\/p>\n

Governing body, FIA made the halo mandatory across all ‘formula’ series in 2018.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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