Formula 1’s Latest Rumours, Talk: Red Bull’s Canopy Concept, Jenson Button, More

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Published: April 21, 2016

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Formula One caught a glimpse of the future during pre-season testing in March, when Ferrari became the first team to trial the "halo" head-protection concept with Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel.

Despite the good intentions behind the test, the device received a mixed reaction, with plenty—including a certain three-time world champion—questioning the aesthetic appeal of the halo (or lack of it).

In the meantime, Red Bull have been busy pioneering their own solution to motor racing's biggest problem and could debut their own canopy concept at next weekend's Russian Grand Prix, with the FIA backing the four-time world champions' efforts.

The subject of increased head protection is just one of a number of debates within F1 at the moment as paddock figures have their say on anything and everything from qualifying formats to the major regulation changes planned for the 2017 season.

The Grand Prix Drivers' Association is becoming increasingly vocal in these debates, and Jenson Button—a director of the drivers' union—believes decisions on the future direction of F1 should be left to just one person, with the 2009 world champion explaining why a former team boss of his would be perfect for the role.

With the opening three grands prix of the 2016 season producing compelling racing, it is worth wondering why F1 allows the off-track shenanigans to dominate the headlines on such a regular basis.

And Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff believes the racing will only get better if the rules are left alone, calling for the 2017 regulations to be abandoned.

Next year will mark a decade since Raikkonen won his only world championship with Ferrari, and despite a mixed start to 2016, the Finn remains convinced his team can win this year's title.

Lewis Hamilton is also confident of hunting down Nico Rosberg in the race for the 2016 crown, and the Mercedes driver has reje...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Formula 1

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