I saw a review of the set up from , I think , Ant Davidson , and he said he was surprised that he had ample peripheral vision , but had real trouble with the front pillar on the straights .

There is a point at which impairing the vision of the driver whilst trying to keep him safe becomes a self defeating proposition .

Thinking about this brought an idea to mind .
We know that the head protection for the side impact has been raised in recent years to the detriment of peripheral vision .
Is there a reason that they couldn't project an image taken from outside the cockpit , on the inside of the cockpit surround , giving the impression to the driver that the surround is much lower ?
If possible , the idea could allow even higher sides , while providing much more head protection without giving up an open cockpit .

Could it work ?