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FIA to push for closed cockpit introduction in 2017

It looks almost certain that Formula 1 will introduce a 'cockpit' of sorts in 2017, with the FIA's Charlie Whiting set to advise team bosses to back the proposal at a meeting on Friday. Various concepts have been tested by the FIA's Institute for Motor Sport Safety, including completely enclosed cockpits similar to those used by fighter jets and a proposal put forward by Mercedes dubbed 'The Halo' (pictured). Whilst both performed well in deflection tests, the Halo is currently the preferred design as not only is it lighter, but it is far cheaper - a crucial factor as it's expected lower series will also adopt it within the new few years. Support for...
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