Hamilton: ‘Halo’ saved my life

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has praised the ‘Halo’ safety system – introduced into F1 in 2018 – for saving his life during a collision with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen at the Italian Grand Prix
 
CRASH LOG
Lap 		26 / 53
Location 	Variante del Rettifilo 
Speed 		225mph (362kph)


HALO EXPLAINED
Cockpit protection device designed to improve driver safety in event of accident – in particular to deflect debris away from head. Estimated to add 14kg to car’s weight


Verstappen
Hamilton


Resistance*
93 KN
116 KN
46 KN
*Impact force in kilonewtons   
 

Verstappen – aiming for first F1 world title – currently leads driver standings by five points with eight scheduled races remaining
                    

Source: FIA
Picture: Getty Images
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