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31st August 2018, 16:10
Thread: The halo enters F1 for '18
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A question comes to mind after seeing the flips...
A question comes to mind after seeing the flips that Marcus did is just how much dirt this halo device is capable of digging up into the driver's face if it slides to a stop upside down .
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30th August 2018, 17:21
Thread: The halo enters F1 for '18
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So , here's what Max thinks about it : “The car...
So , here's what Max thinks about it :
“The car never really virtually drops on top of someone else, it would always skid over the top. But because Halo was sticking out so much, of course it gets... -
17th March 2018, 12:54
Thread: The halo enters F1 for '18
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McLaren have pulled off the ultimate sponsorship...
McLaren have pulled off the ultimate sponsorship coup by bringing on board a company called Gandys , from Oz , that make flip-flop sandals .
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5th August 2017, 18:48
Thread: The halo enters F1 for '18
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Because of the extra strain of keeping up with...
Because of the extra strain of keeping up with the extra workload of the proposed 34 races , and the necessity of keeping up the feel that it is glamorous to race in F1 with a good facial tan , the...
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5th August 2017, 16:53
Thread: The halo enters F1 for '18
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Note - The FIA have issued the maximum size for...
Note - The FIA have issued the maximum size for fuzzy dice .
"...not to exceed 600mm x 600mm x 600mm ..." .
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"...containing FIA approved fire retardant foam ..."
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5th August 2017, 16:42
Thread: The halo enters F1 for '18
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The FIA are now said to be looking at what...
The FIA are now said to be looking at what everybody has been thinking , a retractable sun shade being incorporated into the saintly , can this thing get any better , halo device .
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5th August 2017, 14:32
Thread: The halo enters F1 for '18
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Note - Tear tissues and reminder notes , whether...
Note - Tear tissues and reminder notes , whether of the "post-it" or "pinned" variety , may only be ejected within the pit lane .
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5th August 2017, 14:28
Thread: The halo enters F1 for '18
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While they work on the glue for the post-it notes...
While they work on the glue for the post-it notes to make it able to withstand the 200 mph wind speeds , the saintly halo device will be mandated to have a cork surface inside , suitable for pinning...
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5th August 2017, 12:23
Thread: The halo enters F1 for '18
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Only just a few of the many resulting from the...
Only just a few of the many resulting from the saintly halo , the device that solves all problems .
Those beads of sweat will be a great source of new revenue for the series , as each one will be... -
4th August 2017, 21:52
Thread: The halo enters F1 for '18
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Apparently , they will be installing rearward...
Apparently , they will be installing rearward facing cameras to the halos , making it possible to actually see the moment the red mist clouds the driver's eyes as he's brake tested or squeezed off...
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27th July 2017, 20:32
Thread: The halo enters F1 for '18
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So , it's supposed to stop 17% of large flying...
So , it's supposed to stop 17% of large flying objects .
Tethers have made loosed tires a thing of the past , so , aren't most large items going to be carbon fiber ?
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27th July 2017, 15:33
Thread: The halo enters F1 for '18
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Concerns over how long it takes to exit the car...
Concerns over how long it takes to exit the car with the halo in place are apparently being addressed by extending the allowed time from 5 seconds to 8-10 seconds .
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24th July 2017, 14:33
Thread: The halo enters F1 for '18
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I know Joe Supermarket , and when he smells blood...
I know Joe Supermarket , and when he smells blood , he's on the edge of his couch .
And , just to be clear , I knew you knew .
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24th July 2017, 14:28
Thread: The halo enters F1 for '18
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This thing will stop 17% of flying objects...
This thing will stop 17% of flying objects hitting the driver , apparently .
Thus , we can extrapolate that these objects will still hit the driver 83% of the time .
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23rd July 2017, 15:26
Thread: The halo enters F1 for '18
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That flew right over my head . What a pain in...
That flew right over my head .
What a pain in the a$$ .
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22nd July 2017, 17:09
Thread: The halo enters F1 for '18
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I think the effect on vision is the primary issue...
I think the effect on vision is the primary issue .
I'd rather have them with a short windscreen than any bars that would affect how much they can see .
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22nd July 2017, 11:37
Thread: The halo enters F1 for '18
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All those things I mentioned would make it safer...
All those things I mentioned would make it safer .
And , all of them would mean it was less enjoyable to watch .
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20th July 2017, 17:24
Thread: The halo enters F1 for '18
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So , why don't we have ABS ? And , why don't we...
So , why don't we have ABS ?
And , why don't we have traction control ?
And , airbags ?
And why aren't all the spectators wrapped in bubble wrap ?
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20th July 2017, 11:36
Thread: The halo enters F1 for '18
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Oh , thanks for that . Here I was , envisioning...
Oh , thanks for that .
Here I was , envisioning a shoe , and you have to go and put a sumo image in my head . -
19th July 2017, 20:39
Thread: The halo enters F1 for '18
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The halo enters F1 for '18
Calling it the "halo" makes it sound saintly , but it looks ugly as hell .
I was hoping that this idea would crumble , but it looks like it's here .
F1 cars will look like "flip flops" from now...
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