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FIA designing protected cockpits

Motorsport's governing body says it will continue to look at ways of improving driver safety following the death of British driver Justin Wilson. Wilson, 37, died on Monday after he was struck by debris in Sunday's Pocono IndyCar 500 and crashed into a wall. The FIA has tested a number of new designs, and is planning more - including the possible introduction of a protected, closed canopy cockpit. 'We must make something,' said the FIA's F1 director Charlie Whiting. 'Even if it's not 100% in terms of protecting the driver under all circumstances. Stefan Wilson says his brother Justin helped save six lives after he donated his organs following his death 'If it improves the situation, it has...
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