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F1 drivers give their verdict on new halo

Several of the biggest drivers in the sport have weighed in on the decision to introduce the controversial cockpit head-protection system next season. Speaking ahead of this week's Hungarian GP, four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel said the 'vast majority' of the drivers supported the introduction of the controversial halo device. Vettel, who also serves as the director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), said it would be 'ignorant and stupid' not to use it. 'Overall, you need to understand it is a decision that helps us in the car in case something goes very wrong,' said the German. 'I can understand if people say it doesn't belong on an F1 car, but times are changing.'...
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