F1 Halo

Technical heads from two Formula 1 teams believe that attaching rear-view mirrors to the ‘Halo’ on cars will still prove difficult despite receiving clarification from the FIA.

Kimi Raikkonen expects to adapt quickly to the new Halo cockpit protection device that will be used in Formula 1 through 2018, adding he is "happy" for the added safety measure.

- The FIA hopes to make changes to the 'Halo' cockpit protection device in the future, making it thinner and better integrated into the car design ( RACER )

FIA confirms Halo crash test details for 2018 The FIA has confirmed the crash test requirements for the ‘Halo’ cockpit protection for the 2018 Formula 1 season after updating the technical regulations for next year.

  Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner says it is “a shame” that the ‘Halo’ cockpit protection device will be introduced to the sport for 2018, believing it moves away from the open-cockpit nature of grand prix racing.

The introduction of the 'Halo' cockpit protection device to Formula 1 for 2018 has divided opinion throughout motorsport - but what do the drivers themselves have to say on the matter? In their own words, here's what the majority of the F1 grid had to say about Halo.