A "revolutionary new concept" developed by F1 driver Lewis Hamilton’s father "is
to be put through its paces over the course of the next few days in Abu
Dhabi," according to the PA. Dubbed “Info Wing,” the LED display system "sits on top of the air
intake above the driver’s head and primarily provides race-position
data." Using information supplied by race control, data "can also be
displayed on who has set the fastest lap," tire strategy and flag
condition via multiple colors. The FIA "is initially to test the Info Wing on the safety car during
its assessment runs of the Yas Marina circuit." Force India "will run a further test of the unit on top of their
car next Tuesday on the first day of a two-day test that follows
Sunday’s season-ending grand prix." Anthony Hamilton said, “The test is to decide whether the unit is
practical for F1 and single-seaters. Also, whether the LED display can
be seen from the grandstands, and whether it works for the TV audience. The idea behind the system is to provide race position data plus
other race information to the viewing public." Patent pending, the MkII prototype "will run in Abu Dhabi, with a
MkIII version currently in development." Hamilton "is also developing a version for DTM (German touring cars), Indy Cars, Nascar, karting and motor bikes" (PA, 11/19).
