Raikkonen says halo "doesn't disturb at all".

Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen has praised the halo, saying it makes no difference to how he drives.

The halo has been introduced for the 2018 season and has been widely criticised, with many saying that it looks ugly.

Raikkonen said: “It looks different but people get used to it very quickly.

“Every year you have a different rule and the cars look different and it’s odd but driving-wise it makes no difference whatsoever.

“I was no different than in testing or at any other point and I think it definitely doesn’t disturb you at all.

“I think it was helpful here (in Australia) because of the sun; when it’s coming in at the right height it’s blocking the sun in the eyes.”

Team-mate Vettel agreed, saying: “I think it was only beneficial here, and it’s safer.

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

“During the race it was no issue.”