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Controversial 'halo' to be introduced in 2018

The controversial 'halo' cockpit head-protection system will be introduced into Formula 1 in 2018, governing body the FIA has confirmed. The halo "presents the best overall safety performance", the FIA said in a statement after the evaluation of "a large number of devices over the past five years". The move comes less than a week after a transparent 'shield' in front of the cockpit proved unusable at the British Grand Prix. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel tested the device and said it made him dizzy after one lap. More to follow
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