Report: F1 ‘Halo’ device could cost teams nearly $30,000

Formula 1 teams have shown surprise over the high cost of the controversial Halo safety devices mandated for 2018.Although unpopular among many drivers, fans and insiders, the partial cockpit cover must be fitted to every car next year.

Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport reports that, at present, three external companies have applied to the FIA to be able to supply Halo to the teams.

“Those who meet the requirements can then sell Halo to F1, Formula 2 and Formula E teams,” the magazine claimed. But a big issue will be price, with insiders reporting that a single Halo will cost somewhere between 13,000 and 24,000 euros.

That’s the equivalent of roughly $15,000 to $28,000.

“It will be expensive,” confirmed Force India technical boss Andy Green. “We not only have to order Halos for the cars, but also for the FIA load tests.”