Red Bull release images of cockpit protection concept

Red Bull have released artist renditions depicting their proposal for cockpit head protection which is a hot topic in Formula 1 right now.

The FIA is investigating a halo-style cockpit protection system which was tried by Ferrari in Barcelona during pre-season testing with a view of making the concept mandatory as from 2017.

Red Bull have proposed a design, which features two side support pillars as used in speedboats as opposed to the central pillar device.

The cockpit protection device is already penned into the 2017 regulations, which are on the verge of being finalised.

Despite Lewis Hamilton's disdain for the concept, it appears that most drivers are in favour of adopting increased head protection for 2017 in the wake of recent fatalities in open cockpit race cars.