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Written by Joe Holding
Kimi Raikkonen completed a short run underneath a Ferrari-built halo" concept in Barcelona this morning, with the Finn later reporting that the "structure does not hamper [visibility]".The 2007 world champion did two installation laps with the device attached to the car before starting his planned programme on the penultimate day of pre-season testing at the Circuit de Catalunya.The main objective was to assess whether or not the halo designed to protect drivers from flying debris would introduce a new element of danger by adding blind spots within the cockpit.Based on Raikkonen"s feedback, it sounds as though the drivers won"t have to spend too much time adjusting, as and when the designs become part of the sport.
Date written: 3 Mar 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
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Kimi Raikkonen completed a short run underneath a Ferrari-built halo" concept in Barcelona this morning, with the Finn later reporting that the "structure does not hamper [visibility]".The 2007 world champion did two installation laps with the device attached to the car before starting his planned programme on the penultimate day of pre-season testing at the Circuit de Catalunya.The main objective was to assess whether or not the halo designed to protect drivers from flying debris would introduce a new element of danger by adding blind spots within the cockpit.Based on Raikkonen"s feedback, it sounds as though the drivers won"t have to spend too much time adjusting, as and when the designs become part of the sport.
Date written: 3 Mar 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 2416
