Kevin Magnussen has admitted he was among the group of F1 drivers who actively voted against introducing 'Halo' next year. The controversial cockpit-protection concept was already delayed for 2017, and now it emerges that following a driver vote, it might be put on the back burner for a further year.
A German media report earlier this month said 16 drivers had responded to the FIA's request, and 7 were against the Halo, 5 in favour, and 4 abstained. "I voted no," Haas driver Magnussen confirmed to the Danish newspaper BT.
"I think it is against formula one's DNA," he explained. "Halo undoubtedly reduces the risk if you were hit by a wheel or debris from another car," the 24-year-old admitted. "But I just think that there are many other things we should look at first to improve safety."
Magnussen says it is not right to link the potential introduction of Halo with the death of Jules Bianchi. "What happened to Jules was deeply tragic," he said. "And also bad luck. The sport must learn from what happened in Suzuka, but a Halo would not have changed anything about that accident." (GMM)
Kevin Magnussen voted against Halo for 2018
- Published on 13 Feb 2017 11:26
-
1
- By: Rob Veenstra
Trending news
-
Sergio Pérez warns of "inevitable" crash under new F1 start rulesCadillac driver Sergio Pérez has issued a stark warning to Formula 1 and the FIA, claiming that a major accide...
16 Mar 2026 16:10 -
James Vowles: Budget cap blocks immediate Williams weight fixWilliams team principal James Vowles has revealed that while the technical solutions to fix the overweight FW48 are a...
16 Mar 2026 14:59 -
Alonso on Honda criticism: "I seemed crazy ten years ago"Fernando Alonso believes his historical criticisms of Honda's power units have finally been vindicated by the cur...
16 Mar 2026 13:59 -
Peter Bonnington: Kimi Antonelli has the "extra tenth" of SchumacherMercedes engineer Peter Bonnington has offered high praise for Kimi Antonelli following the young Italian's maide...
16 Mar 2026 12:57 -
Verstappen looks to Nürburgring return after F1 "horror weekend"Following a disastrous performance in the Chinese Grand Prix, Max Verstappen is turning his focus toward his upcoming...
16 Mar 2026 11:56
Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Local time
-
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Local time
-
Friday
-
Saturday
-
Sunday
-
Friday
-
Saturday
-
Sunday
Test calendar
Circuit de Catalunya - Winter testing
-
Jan 26
I. Hadjar
- 1:18.159
-
-
-
Jan 27
M. Verstappen
- 1:19.578
-
-
-
Jan 28
A. Antonelli
- 1:17.362
-
-
-
Jan 29
G. Russell
- 1:16.445
-
-
-
Jan 30
L. Hamilton
- 1:16.348
-
-
Bahrain International Circuit - Winter testing
-
Feb 11
L. Norris
- 1:34.669
-
-
-
Feb 12
C. Leclerc
- 1:34.273
-
-
-
Feb 13
A. Antonelli
- 1:33.669
-
-
Bahrain International Circuit - Winter testing
-
Feb 18
G. Russell
- 1:33.459
-
-
Feb 19
A. Antonelli
- 1:32.803
-
-
Feb 20
C. Leclerc
- 1:31.992
-
-
World Championship standings 2025
Related news
Give your opinion!
Formula 1 Calendar - 2026
Spain
Bahrain
Bahrain
Formula 1 Calendar - 2026
Spain
Circuit de Catalunya
Bahrain
Bahrain International Circuit
Bahrain
Bahrain International Circuit
Australia
Albert Park
Japan
Circuit Suzuka
Bahrain
Bahrain International Circuit
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah Street Circuit
United States of America
Miami International Autodrome
Canada
Gilles Villeneuve
Monaco
Monte Carlo
Spain
Circuit de Catalunya
Driver profile
- Team -
- Points -
- Podiums -
- Grand Prix -
- Country DK
- Date of b. Oct 5 1992 (33)
- Place of b. Roskilde, DK
- Weight 68 kg
- Length 1.74 m
25 members have this team as their favourite
Tweets about Kevin Magnussen
Replies (1)
Login to replyf1fan0101
Posts: 1,804
It would have been wrong to introduce the halo for 2017.. I prefer aero screen, design it so it takes away downforce and just add mechanical grip!!