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F1 set for closed cockpit debate

Sky Sports F1's Anthony Davidson believes the 'halo' concept is the best solution currently available to protect drivers in open cockpit cars. The issue of adding extra protection for drivers is expected to be discussed at a meeting of F1's Technical Working Group on Friday afternoon and the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) are keen that to see changes made for 2017. Davidson has tested the 'halo' concept on Mercedes' simulator and, despite the central support on the top of the cockpit, feels it is the best option. "With all my experience I really can't think of a better way at the moment than the roll hoop system," he told Sky Sports. "I did a couple of laps in the...
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