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FIA defends halo as 'best solution' for F1

Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has labelled the 'halo' head protection device as the 'best solution', following its decision to implement the system in the sport next year. The FIA has strived to increase head protection in recent years and it announced on Wednesday that the halo will be mandatory in Formula 1 in 2018. On Saturday, the FIA published a lengthy statement explaining the process behind choosing the halo, labelling it as the most viable option for 2018. Full FIA statement: This week FIA confirmed the introduction of the Halo system for use in 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship. Let us recall the context of this process started several years ago. Safety in...
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