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'Fans will adjust to new safety shield'

Australia's Daniel Ricciardo believes moves to offer drivers greater head protection won't upset loyal Formula One supporters. The sport has traditionally been an 'open-wheel' event with drivers' heads, albeit protected by a helmet, and upper body exposed to the elements. But a series of high-profile incidents in both Formula One and other motorsport events have led to calls for drivers to be given greater protection. It is understood that the International Motorsport Federation (FIA) wants Grand Prix teams to run with a new 'Halo' design on their cars. By contrast, Christian Horner -- Ricciardo's boss at Red Bull -- believes his team's plan for a canopy will offer racers a "safer...
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