TALKING POINT HAAS F1 DEBUT
Improving head protection
has become a priority in Formula
One, however, after the deaths
last year of Briton Justin Wilson,
who suffered head injuries from
debris in an IndyCar crash, and
Frenchman Jules Bianchi.
Ferrari tested another ‘halo’
version of the device, without a
screen, in pre-season testing in
Spain in March.
This weekend also marks
the anniversary of the death of
Brazilian triple champion Ayrton
Senna at Italy’s Imola racetrack
on May 1, 1994.
The front wheel of the Williams
bounced back in that impact with
the wall, with the Brazilian’s helmet
penetrated by a suspension arm.
Ricciardo said he was a firm
believer in the need for a device
like the aeroscreen, “If it saves
even one life over the next 20
years then you’re going to take it.”