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Halo introduction delayed for 2017
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The introduction of the Halo cockpit protection device has been delayed following a meeting of the F1 Strategy Group. The Strategy Group members - including representatives from Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull, McLaren, Williams and Force India as well as FIA president Jean Todt and Bernie Ecclestone - met in Geneva on Thursday to vote on the introduction of the Halo for 2017, with the FIA keen to increase cockpit protection. While Todt was hopeful of getting the Strategy Group members to unanimously agree to introduce the Halo, which would have paved the way for approval from the F1 Commission and World Motor Sport Council, there was opposition from the teams. Following...
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