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Lauda: Cockpit protection could ruin the DNA of F1

Niki Lauda has warned Formula One could risk 'ruining its DNA' if it adopts cockpit protection. His comments come in the wake of Red Bull Racing trialling its 'aeroscreen' at the Russian Grand Prix last weekend, albeit only in opening practice, with Daniel Ricciardo doing a single lap. Ferrari also ran with its 'halo' design in winter testing, described by the FIA as its 'preferred option' for 2017. “Whatever we do in the future we need to make sure we don't ruin the DNA of F1,” Lauda told Sky Sports. “If we come up with cars where everything is covered, you don't see the drivers and you don't see the helmets, then we have to be careful. “F1 today is safe.” F1 supremo Bernie...
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