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Magnussen ponders Halo question after fire drama

RESULTS: Malaysian Grand Prix – Free Practice Results (2) Kevin Magnussen says 'five seconds is too long' to extract himself out of a car with a 'Halo' cockpit protection device attached after he was embroiled in a fiery drama during first free practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix. The Dane was returning to the garage following an installation lap when the Renault appeared to 'puff' smoke coming into the pit lane. Worse was to follow though when the Renault began spewing fluid just behind the airbox and caught alight. Forcing Magnussen to eject from the car quickly, Renault mechanics quickly extinguished the flames but with the fluid still pouring from the top of the engine running down...
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