SILVERSTONE, Great Britain -- Red Bull reserve driver Pierre Gasly said driving with the Halo cockpit protection device was "weird" but did not have a big impact on visibility.
The Halo is undergoing its final on-track tests before a decision is taken on whether or not it is introduced next year. Gasly became the latest driver to run it during a test session on Tuesday and said the structure had only marginally changed visibility from the cockpit.
"It does not change much in terms of visibility but it feels weird to see something above your helmet, also on the straight you see this sort of big triangle above you," he said. "Now, I think you get used to it and you definitely can drive with it.
"But for me, Formula One has always been open cockpit. For sure, there are more risks but drivers have known this for a long time and I think all drivers that climb into a racing car are aware of the risks and accept them. I don't think things should change on that front. It's always been that way. We'll see what happens but I like it how it is now."
It was the first time any team other than Ferrari has tested a Halo prototype and the run came two days after Red Bull boss Christian Horner said he plans to vote against it at upcoming Strategy Group meetings.