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Daniel Ricciardo says F1 drivers back the Halo head protection concept

Daniel Ricciardo says Formula 1 drivers would welcome the introduction of increased head protection measures - such as the proposed Halo system - for 2017.  The FIA wants to introduce improved head protection for drivers following the fatal accidents of Jules Bianchi and IndyCar racer Justin Wilson. Ricciardo says the introduction of a Halo concept - a shield designed to protect drivers from debris first trailed by Mercedes - has met approval from drivers. 'There's been quite a bit of dialogue in the GPDA (Grand Prix Drivers' Association) with a lot of emails going back and forth in the last month or so,' Ricciardo told reporters including Grand Prix Times on Wednesday. ...
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