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Hamilton: I will not be using the halo on my car

World champion Lewis Hamilton has reiterated his opposition towards the Halo safety device for cockpits after declaring he will not use it should it become mandatory in Formula 1. The controversial concept, which was pioneered by Hamilton's Mercedes team and is designed to improve driver head protection, has been trialled by Ferrari at this week's final pre-season test in Barcelona. But after describing the safety device as the 'worst modification in Formula One history', Hamilton went one step further by saying he would even contest using it. The FIA, Formula One's governing body, announced last week that it intends to improve cockpit protection for the 2017 campaign with the Halo their...
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