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Felix da Costa: ‘There has to be an element of danger in F1’
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Former Red Bull reserve driver António Félix da Costa thinks Formula One needs to remain a dangerous sport and says he would rather not see closed cockpits being introduced. F1’s governing body, the FIA, has been ramping up testing and investigations to prevent further severe head injuries in the wake of Jules Bianchi and Justin Wilson’s deaths. Recent discussions with technical chiefs from teams have resulted in plans to introduce the ‘halo’ design concept initially brought forward by Mercedes from 2017, with the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association also welcoming the news. Félix da Costa, who now competes in DTM and Formula E, fears however that adding this...
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