Halo has been part of the talk since its announcement of induction to Formula One this year for safety of the pilots.
But F1 pilots have not found it appealing even though it was introduced for their safety. However, they adopted to the new change quickly.
This year season will start on March 25th in Australia with improved safety using ‘halo’.
Most drivers are not happy with the new looks but they are of the view that it would not cause any major impact on their performances.
Pierre Gasly, Toro Rosso driver, said, “I’m not going to lie, I don’t like it. But that’s what we have. And honestly, when you drive, you don’t really see it.
“You are paying attention to other things, so it doesn’t disturb you at all.”
Kevin Magnussed, Haas driver who was frustrated by the new addition, said, “It’s very annoying. Ugly.
“Difficult to get into the car, difficult to get out of the car, difficult to get the steering wheel on and off, just awkward and annoying.
Halo has been in testing phase since last year but preseason testing provided them one-on-one racing experience.
“When you are sitting there you only see the center pillar and a small part of the wider one, but you are not looking there anyway. It’s a small thing in the middle and that’s it, I’m completely used to it and it’s fine,” Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas said.
“It took a little bit of time to get used to it but its OK. It’s not been disturbing anything.”
Few felt that the induction of halo was against F1 spirit, which was open-wheel series.
Renault driver, Carlos Sainz, said, “Aesthetically, it’s not part of the DNA of Formula One.
“There’s room for improvement with the halo. It’s also difficult to get in and out of the car because of it. But if it saves one life in 10 years, every person in the paddock will be grateful.”
Toto Wolff, the Mercedes team chief, said, “I’m not impressed with the whole thing. If you give me a chainsaw I would take it off.
“I think we need to look after the drivers’ safety but what we have implemented is aesthetically not appealing.
