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Halo development progress welcomed by drivers

Leading drivers supporting the introduction of a cockpit protection device to Formula 1 have welcomed the news that the FIA is to channel its focus towards the so-called 'halo'. Following its surprise public reveal during pre-season testing in March, the controversial device has split opinion amongst leading motorsport figures and fans – largely for its ungainly appearance -, though it is mostly supported by the F1 drivers themselves who have been campaigning for improvements in this area in the wake of head injury related deaths for Jules Bianchi and Justin Wilson. Though an alternative device – the more conventional 'Aeroscreen' - was trialled by Red Bull Racing during the Russian...
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