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Todt: Without Halo F1 might have been banned

FIA President has spoken up in support of the Halo and related safety measures that prevented what could have been a tragedy with regards to recent big accidents, including the lucky escape by Charles Leclerc after the massive Turn 1 pile-up on the opening lap of the Belgian Grand Prix. The Halo on Leclerc's Sauber Halo showed evidence of tyre marks, a testament to the unpopular safety device's effectiveness. Todt told MN, “If you see Alonso’s crash in 2016, if you see Ericsson [last] Friday, you should spend some time and realise how amazing it has become and the progress that has been done. It is not taken for granted.” “A few decades back, after that, drivers would not be...
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