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Force India 2018 design challenged by Halo integration
Like its rivals, Force India struggled to integrate F1's mandatory Halo cockpit safety device into its 2018 design, says chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer. Last year, the FIA ruled the Halo's presence in F1 as mandatory, with several junior series also forced to adopt the controversial safety element. Late specifications and stringent load requirements made the component's incorporation a challenge for teams, with the device impacting both a car's weight and aerodynamics. "The time pressure was created by the Halo," Szafnauer told Auto Motor und Sport. Stability a strong point for Force India - Szafnauer "We got the final specifications very late, but one also cannot...
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