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Palmer wants Halo scrapped

In a much talked about topic this season, Jolyon Palmer has given his thoughts on the Halo cockpit protection device, saying that he would be happy if it was scrapped. Earlier in the season, Mercedes and Ferrari tried out the Halo concept while Red Bull trialled their own Aeroscreen device in a bid to improve cockpit safety. While the Aeroscreen received a better response from drivers, the Halo was the one the FIA chose to pursue, with a 2017 introduction being the target. When quizzed by Crash.net on whether the Halo concept should be scrapped, the Brit replied that he would be happy if they do so, adding that it will go against the tradition of F1. 'I'd be very happy,' he said. 'I just...
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