Sebastian Vettel gave Formula 1's latest cockpit sa🌠fety solution its public debut on Friday as the 'Shield' broke cover during opening practice for the British Grand Prix.

The FIA confirmed last weekend in Austria that the Shield - 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 o🎐n his Ferrar♛i SF70H during FP1 on Friday, with his initial feedback being that it was "blurry" when trying to look out on-track.

If you missed it earlier... here's VET𓂃 testing that new "shield" -- 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 Ve🌼ttel #5 (@sebvettelnews)

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

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