Red Bull have confirmed that they will run their cockpit protection device in the first practice for the Russian Grand Prix.
The team has developed a “Canopy” system that it believes is a more elegant solution than the halo device run by Ferrari in pre-season testing.
Red Bull boss Christian Horner hinted in China that it may run the design in Russia, this has now been confirmed by the team.
It has yet to decide which driver will run it or how many laps will be completed with the device.
Grand Prix drivers association chairman Alex Wurz has said “Any device has to prioritise safety over looks.
Speaking earlier this month, Horner said he felt Red Bull’s system ticks both boxes.
“I think the canopy offers a bit more protection because it does have a windscreen,” he said.
“We believe theres better visibility and it’s a more elegant solution to the brief, rather than the halo presented by Ferrari.”
The FIA has made it a priority a cockpit protection solution is a found and on all cars for 2017.
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