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Whiting only wants F1 cars to look dangerous
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FIA race director Charlie Whiting only wants F1 cars to look dangerous as he backs plans to introduce cockpit protection next season. Lewis Hamilton was outspoken about the Red Bull Aeroscreen concept which was tested in Russia, criticising the aesthetics and saying he accepts the risks of driving an F1 car every time he gets behind the wheel. Martin Brundle agrees with Hamilton's comments, but Whiting says the aim is to ensure a driver can climb out of a car unscathed after spectacular incidents, much in the same way Fernando Alonso did in Australia this season. "I take [Hamilton's] point, there will always be risks if you start driving a car that...
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