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F1 wrong to pursue closed cockpit route - Hulkenberg

Nico Hulkenberg insists he has not changed his view that Formula 1 is wrong to pursue a closed cockpit route, despite it now almost certain such changes are coming for 2017. The German was outspoken last year that he believed F1 should remain true to its tradition of being open-cockpit single seaters. And, although a push to introduce a Halo-concept of head protection for 2017 is now well advanced and supported by many drivers, Hulkenberg still stands firm in his belief. When asked by Motorsport.com if his opinion had changed in the wake of recent efforts by FIA and teams to agree a plan for 2017, Hulkenberg said: "No. It is just a personal thing. I just don't like it. For me, it...
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