Sebastian Vettel gave Formula 1's latest cockpit safety solution its public debut on Friday as the 'Shield' broke c🍷over during opening practice for the British Gran🌠d Prix.

The FIA confirmed last weekend in Austria that the S🌱🐓hield - an alternative to the 'Halo' and 'Aeroscreen' safety devices previously trialled - would enjoy its first public test at Silverstone in a bid to give it real-world evaluation.

Vettel completed three installation laps using the Shield on his Ferrari SF70H during FP1 on Friday, with his initial feedback being th☂at it was "blu⛄rry" when trying to look out on-track.

If you missed it earlier... here's VET testing that new "sღhield" -- Formula 1 (@F1)

Onboard with Vettel and the shield
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Onboard with Sebastian Vettel testing the new Shield.

Also new helmet design spotted -- Sebastian Vettel #5 (@sebvetꦏtelnews)

Sebastian Vettel in action with the neꦉw Shield head protection, today at Silverstone. -- Sebastian Vettel #5 (@sebvettelnews)

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