Head Protection Design To Be Chosen

Head Protection Concepts in F1

So, will it be Ferrari’s “Halo” or Red Bull’s "Aeroscreen" that will be protecting drivers in the future? The debate over cockpit protection in Formula One has raised a lot of questions, but one of the most important of them, which concept will be introduced in 2017, will be answered by July 1st.

Formula One bosses have set the deadline for the cockpit protection concept for the first of July.

Charlie Whiting told Autosport that the plan is to have everything sorted “to the point that the teams can design their chassis” by July 1st. The changes to the 2017 aerodynamic regulations mean the decision will have a huge influence on what the car looks like.

“It would be unreasonable if we didn’t have a clear path by that time,” Whiting told Autosport.

“It’s only a small part of the chassis and it’s not going to affect things like fuel volume and those big things but it’s still part of a complex design process.

“There are different load cases for each deign because the halo has a central mounting and the aeroscreen has two sides on the side and nothing in the middle.”

Only one of the two proposed designs will be implemented and, in the case of the aeroscreen screen, it will be made by one company, so every team will receive the exact same screen.

“Most teams would like to have a single design, whether that is a single source supply or whether it is a design like side impact structures, where the design and lay up are all part of the technical regulations and the teams make their own to that precise design.”

There are still tests for the cockpit protection device, including the “free head volume” which will test how much space the driver has to move his head without hitting the device.

It’s expected we’ll see Red Bull continue to test the aeroscreen in practice at in Spain and Monaco, and Ferrari and Mercedes are free to further test the halo if they request to do so.

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F1 News: Michael Schumacher awake and moved to Rehab

Last December, Multiple F1 World Championship winner, Michael Schumacher was in a terrifying ski accident while on vacation with his family.

Schumacher was airlifted to a hospital in Grenoble, France. He underwent surgeries to remove blood clots from his brain and was placed in a medically-induced coma so he could heal. 

After many long months, Michael is now awake and responsive through nodding and eye movements and he has been transported to a Rehab Facility in Switzerland where he will get treatment.

We do not know his current condition other than what was announced by his manager. We will not make speculations about his physical health, and we'll only announce what we know is accurate.

His family is thankful for the overwhelming support from Fans, friends and family around the world, but they do ask for privacy at this moment.

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Update On Michael Schumacher

7-Time-World-Champion, Michael Schumacher is still going through what is called a "Wake-Up Phase" - From an induced medicinal coma. The Ex-F1 Champion was in a Skiing accident back in December, and it resulted in traumatic brain injury, including blood clots and possible brain damage.

After a few weeks and the worst had passed, everyone is now awaiting the day Michael wakes from the induced-coma. This phase can take weeks and possibly even months due to the intensity and extent of the injury.

His wife, children and close friends in and out of Formula 1 have been visiting him regularly. Even Felipe Massa went to visit Michael and said things look "Positive"

Our prayers and thoughts continue to be with Michael and his family during this horrible and tough time.

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Michael Schumacher in Critical Condition after Ski accident.

7-Time-World-Champion Michael Schumacher was taken to Grenoble in France after a serious accident while skiing with his son in the French Alps. The retired Formula 1 driver, 44, fell and severely hit the left side of his head and in a result was airlifted to a nearby hospital before being transfered to Grenoble.

He underwent his first surgery the same day and was placed in an artificial coma. The surgery was to help relieve pressure and get rid of any clots or hematomas.

Michael today remains in a very critical condition after a second surgery but is seeming to be showing a few signs of improvement.

Formula 1 drivers and other celebrity pals of Schumacher have tweeted and/or made public statements to address Michaels condition and share their thoughts and prayers.

I am also giving my thoughts and prayers to Michael and his family in this tough time. We hope he gets well soon and makes a grand recovery.

More updates to come tomorrow.

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