Vettel gives Shield public debut in Silverstone FP1
Sebastian Vettel gave Formula 1's latest cockpit safety solution its public debut on Friday as the 'Shield' broke cover during opening practice for the British Grand Prix.
The FIA confirmed last weekend in Austria that the Shield - an alternative to the 'Halo' and 'Aeroscreen' safety devices previously trialled - would enjoy its first public test at Silverstone in a bid to give it real-world evaluation.
Vettel completed three installation laps using the Shield on his Ferrari SF70H during FP1 on Friday, with his initial feedback being that it was "blurry" when trying to look out on-track.
If you missed it earlier... here's VET testing that new "shield" #BritishGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/nM8FWiQVrg-- Formula 1 (@F1) July 14, 2017
Onboard with Vettel and the shield
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Another view of the safety shield in the @ScuderiaFerrari garage #FP1 #BritishGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/8yBHt1nKpJ-- Formula 1 (@F1) July 14, 2017
Onboard with Sebastian Vettel testing the new Shield.
Also new helmet design spotted#BritishGP #F1 #Seb5 pic.twitter.com/9nBwANT5jR-- Sebastian Vettel #5 (@sebvettelnews) July 14, 2017
Sebastian Vettel in action with the new Shield head protection, today at Silverstone.#BritishGP #F1 #Seb5 pic.twitter.com/twOfg3yBkw-- Sebastian Vettel #5 (@sebvettelnews) July 14, 2017
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