Raikkonen: Halo Makes for Great Sun Visor

The Halo made its debut in Melbourne and although it hasn't been received quite how the FIA had hoped, some drivers did have praise for the safety device.

The Halo has been controversial since its inception, however, it did receive praise from Kimi Raikkonen although it was not for its safety qualities. The Finn commented on the Halo after being asked how it affected his race, and rather than criticising it for impairing his vision, he said it actually helped him.

"I was no different than in testing or at any other point and I think it definitely doesn't disturb you at all," he said.

"I think it was helpful here because of the sun; when it's coming in at the right height, it's blocking the sun in the eyes!"

His teammate and race winner, Sebastian Vettel agreed with his teammate's sentiments.

"I think it was only beneficial here, and it's safer," He said.

"Maybe people don't like how it looks but you know, it might make a difference for us one day and it's a good thing to have.

"During the race, it was no issue. As Kimi said, it even helped. It worked like a sun visor, so that helped.

"In the parade lap, that's when it was bothering because you couldn't see so well the people in the grandstands.

"I was trying to find, is it better to look below, or... wasn't tall enough to get above. Other than that, no difference."