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Massa stands firm in favour of Halo

While the 'Halo' cockpit protection device garnered mixed reactions from the Formula 1 grid, Williams driver Felipe Massa has continued his firm stance in support of it. Massa, who fractured his skull in a bizarre incident when a spring hit him on his helmet during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix in 2009, explained that there is no need to risk your life on the track and that safety should always be the number one concern throughout the grid. 'I'm a big supporter of safety,' the Brazilian told f1i.com 'If we can save a life, or if we can make an accident not hurt the drivers, then I am in favour [of it].” 'I don't think we really need to race in F1 just to risk your life, or...
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