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FIA to study Halo after Leclerc incident

Aug.28 Supporters of the controversial 'Halo' safety innovation say a crash at Spa vindicated the decision to introduce it. Tyre marks and damage to the Halo was visible on Charles Leclerc's Sauber after a scary air-borne crash involving Fernando Alonso last Sunday. Some say the Halo obviously saved the Monaco-born rookie's life. "I've never been a big fan of Halo, but I have to say I was incredibly happy to have it over my head in this case," said Leclerc. Alonso agreed: "Not that we needed proof, but this accident shows that Halo is a good thing." 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg declared: "We can end the Halo discussion now. It will save lives." And former...
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