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Hamilton doesn't understand benefits of delaying Halo

Lewis Hamilton is baffled by Formula 1’s decision to delay Halo cockpit protection until after 2017, and hopes those in the sport won't be “kicking themselves” if an accident where it would have helped occurs in that time. It was confirmed on Thursday evening that, following a meeting of the F1 Strategy Group, the Halo would not be introduced for next season, as there had not been a chance for it to be tested extensively enough. During Friday night's drivers' briefing, Bernie Ecclestone addressed the drivers privately to explain the situation - and Hamilton is understood to have asked some tough questions about the decision. Hamilton had previously labelled the Halo as the...
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