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Newey concerned about driver safety

Red Bull technical chief Adrian Newey is concerned that the new Formula One regulations might make the sport more dangerous for drivers. Newey is particularly concerned about the low noses on the cars, which means the drivers' heads are more exposed during certain kinds of crashes. "The regulation was introduced after some research by the International Automobile Federation that suggests the lower nose height reduces the chances of the car being launched, such as the accident Mark (Webber) had when he hit the back of (Heikki) Kovalainen. I must admit I am concerned the opposite may happen - that cars submarine effectively," Newey said at the start of the season's first testing...
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