Tauri_J wrote:The canopy could have been a little lower, its way over the top of the helmet...but still miles ahead of the stupid halo
I'm inclined to agree, but to be honest, i think most of us here are lacking intel on the matter. Point is, at what 'height' is a canopy concidered 'adequate' for the purpose it has, and at what 'height' does it block the line of sight? i think the thickness of the upper part [the actual halo if you may] is as such because the device is not yet developed thoroughly.
Meaning, that it probably needs to be as high to avoid the 'halo' or the 'structure' blocking the line of sight for the driver.
in other words, the canopy might get lower if the structural development advances to a point that the 'halo' can be skinnier.
at the same time it might be that the screen needs to be that high because if it were to be lower, it might not protect sufficiently.
again, i presume we simply don't have the intel the constructors in F1 have to come to a full understanding and thus a decent understanding.
nevertheless, i like this - but - am still curious to see whether Mercedes or another team might have an even better solution, though i think this redbull-aeroscreen hits the nail on the head, mind it with room - probably a certain need - for development.
like said. a whole new 'world' opens up.
i know it's never gonna happen due to the dangers to the neck in case of an accident - think about the reason why there's the hans device - but imagine F1 with this screen no longer needing a helmet to protect the driver. imagine being able to see the driver's face, perhaps with a open helmet with goggles like the 'good ol' times of mister Moss.
the thing i like most of this is that it is a canopy but it's not closed. its still open-wheel formula racing. it's not a class of LMP.
is there a complete picture available of a fully assembled vehicle by now?
