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Leclerc crash changed Wolff's mind on halo
Toto Wolff says he has altered his opinion on the introduction of the halo safety device into Formula 1 after an FIA investigation strongly suggested it had saved Charles Leclerc from a serious injury in the huge crash at the start of this year's Belgian Grand Prix. Mercedes' team principal has previously joked of his desire to take a chainsaw to the halo, adding his voice to the many detractors over its aesthetic impact on Formula 1 cars. However, opinion has shifted significantly after the Spa-Francorchamps weekend, which saw the McLaren of Fernando Alonso skate over the top of Leclerc's car after contact with Nico Hulkenberg on the opening lap. The FIA's investigation into the incident...
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