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The halo is a curved wishbone-shaped structure that surrounds the cockpit of a Formula 1 car.<\/b><\/p>\n
It was first introduced in 2018, to improve the safety of drivers during races.<\/p>\n
The structure is attached to the car in three places, surrounding the driver’s head at the top of the cockpit and attaching to the front of the car.<\/p>\n
This design provides the least obstruction to drivers while they race on the track.<\/p>\n
It acts as a shield which protects the driver by deflecting or absorbing impact from major accidents or crashes, as well as flying debris.<\/p>\n
The bar structure is made of titanium and is designed to hold the weight of a London double-decker bus.<\/p>\n
There was much criticism when the halo was first introduced, but its effectiveness was demonstrated over the years.<\/p>\n
Governing body, FIA made the halo mandatory across all ‘formula’ series in 2018.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n