History of safety devices in Formula 1: The halo, barriers & more

In the 1960s and 70s, it was widely accepted that racing came with a real risk of severe injury or death and it took some time before the culture of striving to protect lives set in.
Three-time world champion Jackie Stewart played an important part in the push for safety during some of F1’s most dangerous years, advocating mandatory seatbelts and full-face helmets, as well as for better …Keep reading