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F1 Strategy Group decisions

Post by Ed » Fri Jul 29, 2016 6:41 pm

The Formula 1 Strategy Group made a number of decisions including the decision to delay the 'Halo' concept (or an alternative) until 2018 and remove the restrictions on team to driver communication except from the formation lap until the start of the race.

The statement from the FIA read::

Frontal cockpit protection

The Strategy Group agreed unanimously that the 2018 season will see the introduction of frontal cockpit protection for Formula One cars in order to significantly enhance the safety of drivers.

It was decided that owing to the relatively short timeframe until the commencement of the 2017 Formula One season it would be prudent to use the remainder of this year and early next year to further evaluate the full potential of all options before final confirmation.

This will include undertaking multiple on-track tests of the ‘Halo’ system in practice sessions during the rest of this season and during the first part of the 2017 season.

While the Halo is currently the preferred option, as it provides the broadest solution to date, the consensus among the Strategy Group was that another year of development could result in an even more complete solution.

Halo remains a strong option for introduction in 2018.

Radio communication

At the request of the Teams and Commercial Rights Holder, the FIA has agreed to adopt a more liberal approach to the interpretation of Article 27.1 (that a driver must drive the car “alone and unaided”).

With the exception of the period between the start of the formation lap and the start of the race, there will be no limitations on messages teams send to their drivers either by radio or pit board.

This approach is aimed at providing improved content for fans and spectators, as teams will now be required to provide the Commercial Rights Holder with unrestricted access to their radio messages at all times that their cars are out of the garage.

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Re: F1 Strategy Group decisions

Post by Tim » Sun Jul 31, 2016 5:45 pm

Can't believe either decision!

For 'Halo' they go and try and convince all the drivers about how good it is then they delay it at least until 2018. And usually when that kind of decision is made, it means it will never be implemented!
Personally I don't like it but if it is proven to save a driver's life in the event that a wheel bounces off a car and lands on another car then it should be done

For the radio communication, so does this mean that Rosberg should get back his second place that he lost because of the team telling him to reset the system ? These points could be the difference at the end of the season. They can't just change the rules mid season ...

Whoever makes these decisions seems to be confused and the others are too scared to say no!

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