By Andrew Benson

(BBC) – Red Bull will try out their version of cockpit head protection in today’s first practice at the Russian Grand Prix.The device, called the ‘aeroscreen’, is one of two options that could be introduced into Formula 1 next season to increase safety.
Governing body the FIA has committed to introducing a device that increases driver protection from flying debris.
It has primarily focused so far on an alternative device called the ‘halo’.
However, Red Bull’s version could be used instead if it proves as effective.
Red Bull have developed their design – in collaboration with the FIA – because they believe it is more aesthetically pleasing than the halo.
The two devices share a similar elliptical shape above the driver’s head, but differ in the way they are fixed at the front of the cockpit.
The halo has a central strut in front of the driver, which disappears from view during driving because of a human’s binocular vision.