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Todt surprised by reaction to Halo

Even since the Halo was first mooted as the answer to cockpit protection in the wake of a number of incidents, in various formulae, that claimed the lives of drivers, it has polarised both fans and drivers. In Barcelona, the first time the Halo was used in anger ahead of its race debut in Melbourne, some drivers said they were getting used to the device while others still disliked it. Most famously, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said he would like to take a chainsaw to that which adorned the W09. FIA president Jean Todt admits he is surprised by the ongoing negativity. In reaction to the criticism from drivers, he said: 'They have short memories, as it was a request from the drivers. 'On...
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