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F1 drivers shown "shocking" images in FIA Halo presentation

Formula 1 drivers were given a Halo cockpit protection system presentation by the FIA on Friday that included “shocking" images, ahead of key team talks next week. With teams already developing their 2017 cars, the FIA is keen to get the Halo approved and finalise its design. The presentation at the Hungaroring gave the drivers – the people who will be most affected by it – an opportunity to air their views, following a similar event in Austin last year. Race director Charlie Whiting, safety director Laurent Mekies and long-time safety consultant Andy Mellor conducted the presentation, in which they showed examples of past accidents in F1, GP2 and GP3, and detailed how the Halo...
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