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Drivers should vote on 'halo' safety device - Sainz

© WRI2 Carlos Sainz believes the introduction of the 'halo' cockpit safety protection device should be put to a formal driver vote, and its outcome taken into account by the FIA. The 'halo', which was initially expected to be introduced  in 2017, was rejected recently by Formula 1's Strategy Group which not only opposed not only the timing of its introduction but also its definitive form, believing more analysis is necessary before the introduction of a mandatory device in 2018. Sainz says it would only be 'common sense' for the drivers to also vote on the matter and have their say. "I think that every driver should try it before 2017, then every driver should give their opinion and...
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