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Leclerc 'saved' by head protection

Fernando Alonso said F1's 'halo' head protection system saved Charles Leclerc in their huge crash in Belgium. Alonso's McLaren landed on top of Leclerc's Sauber after being launched into the air by Renault's Nico Hulkenberg, who missed his braking point at the first corner at Spa. Television replays show Alonso's car being deflected by the halo, which had impact marks on it afterwards. "I saw the replay and how good was the proof for the halo," Alonso said. "We didn't need any proof but it is a good thing." The halo was a controversial introduction to F1 this season, with a significant minority of the drivers feeling it was not needed and many fans objecting to its...
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