Pierre Gasly's opinion of Halo was sorely dented when the cockpit protection device ripped his race-suit during testing. read more »
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French driver hits out at Halo device after tearing holes in his race suit getting into and out of his car. read more »
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Force India's technical director explains the difficulties and cost of implementing the new safety device. read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo used practice starts at the end of the first day of Formula 1 testing to test the visibility of the lights with the halo device read more »
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The Spaniard feels the introduction of the Halo should not be questioned, particularly as its been brought in as a safety device. read more »
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Fernando Alonso adamant that the very reason for the introduction of the Halo device means the issue is not up for debate. read more »
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McLaren driver Fernando Alonso says "there should not be any debate" about the halo cockpit protection device introduced to Formula 1 for the 2018 season read more »
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According to Formula One's sporting boss Ross Brawn the sport does not intend to get rid of DRS, the overtaking aid in the near future despite himself no fan of the device. read more »
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Mercedes has released footage of the driver's view from behind the Halo cockpit protection device. read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff thinks Formula One must address the controversial look of the Halo cockpit device, one he says he would remove with a chainsaw. read more »
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As his 2018 contender hits the track, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admits he would happily use a chainsaw to remove its Halo device. read more »
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Toto Wolff says he is "not impressed" with Formula 1's halo cockpit protection device and would remove it with "a chainsaw" if given the chance read more »
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Carlos Sainz Jr reckons the new halo cockpit protection device will become "normal fairly quickly" and suspects Formula 1 drivers will only need 20 laps to get used to it read more »
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Valtteri Bottas had no issues related to Halo during a recent race simulation in which the cockpit protection device was fitted to his W09. read more »
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Williams technical chief Paddy Lowe says the benefits of Halo far outweigh any criticisms about how the cockpit protection device looks on a Formula One car. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas has completed a race simulation in the team's simulator, with the Halo device fitted, and experienced no issues. read more »
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The FIA does not see the new-for-2018 Halo as being the device's final form, with plans to adapt it in the future in the works. read more »
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With Halo set to be introduced in 2018, Crash.net gives the lowdown on the controversial cockpit safety device that will change F1 as we know it. read more »
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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 »
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America's most famous single-seater series IndyCar is evaluating introducing a head protection device before the end of the 2018 season. Four-time champion Scott Dixon... read more »
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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 »
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McLaren’s Peter Prodromou says the installation of the new Halo safety device will provide short-term chances for performance jumps in F1. read more »
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Maurice Hamilton says the video released by Mercedes explaining the Halo device set for introduction in 2018 shows the context of the change -- and why fans need to accept that... read more »
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F1's controversial halo device can take the weight of a double-decker bus, according to Mercedes' technical boss. read more »
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The Halo device which is being implemented on 2018 cars must be strong enough to withstand the weight of a London double-decker bus, according to Mercedes. read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 408 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 396 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 392 |
| 4 | George Russell | 309 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 230 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 152 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Isack Hadjar | 51 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 800 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 459 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 426 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 382 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 80 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 73 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 68 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |
