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Halo set for 2018 introduction after Strategy Group meeting

Formula 1 is set to introduce the Halo cockpit protection device for 2018 after the FIA pushed it through on safety grounds at Wednesday’s Strategy Group meeting, Motorsport.com understands.  The Halo and Shield have emerged as the two options for cockpit protection, with the FIA insistent some form of device will be introduced next season. While the Halo has undergone extensive testing, with all the teams running the device at least once, Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel tested the Shield for the first time in British Grand Prix practice last Friday. The German however cut short his run as he felt "dizzy" using it, while Haas driver Romain Grosjean commented he felt it was...
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