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In March 2016, the Finnish Kimi Raikkonen start with the tests of the use of the so-called halo, Which was an addition to Formula 1 cars for try to take care of the heads of the pilots in the face of possible accidents or parts removed during the race, an innovation that was harshly criticized by Lewis Hamilton.
Curiosities of destiny: the seven-time Formula Champion is still alive today thanks to the halo, after the Red Bull of Max Vertstappen he rode his Mercedes in an accident that led them both to be left out of the Dutch Grand Prix. Fortunately, the criticisms he launched were ignored.
“At lunch I saw some photos, what more can I say? It is the worst addition ever seen in the history of F1. He loves the search for safety, but this is F1, and in that sense he is now perfectly fine, “said the Briton at the time when asked about the new safety system.
Wolff would rip it off for ugly
Hamilton was not the only one in Mercedes to question the halo, as Totto Wolff, the head of the team, also noted at the time that I would rip it off if I had the chance.
“I’m not impressed with the idea. If you gave me a saw, it would boot. I think we need to take care of the safety of the pilots, but what we have introduced is not aesthetically appealing. We need to find a solution that is more attractive. It is a heavy weight placed on top of the car and ruins the center of gravity“, Explained.
In addition to Hamilton, other drivers who have avoided serious accidents are Romain Grosjean and Charles Leclerc.