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Niki Lauda calls Halo decision an 'overreaction' by the FIA
Three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda has described the FIA's decision to push through the Halo head protection device an 'overreaction' and one that the sport will 'regret later'. The governing body has gone against an almost unanimous vote against its introduction – only Ferrari voted in favour – to push the device through on safety grounds. Lauda's Mercedes co-worker Toto Wolff admitted he isn't a fan of the Halo, but said the FIA had no choice but to act. Lauda meanwhile is strongly against the decision and says it's an overreaction to recent events and will destroy the DNA of the sport. 'There is no doubt that you have to improve safety where you...
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