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FIA confirms level of impact on Leclerc's Halo at Spa

FIA race director Charlie Whiting has confirmed the Halo on Charles Leclerc’s car sustained an impact at roughly half the test level for the Formula 1 cockpit protection device during the collision with Fernando Alonso at Spa. Leclerc’s Sauber was struck after Alonso’s car was sent airborne following a rear impact from Nico Hulkenberg, with the Halo of the Monegasque youngster’s car being struck. 5774263478001 CrashTV:  Whiting said in the wake of the accident it was “speculative” to suggest the Halo had prevented Leclerc from being hit by Alonso’s wheel, but the incident acted to end a lot of debate about the necessity of the device. Speaking in a press briefing at...
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