Fernando Alonso Jenson Button’s collision with an exposed drain cover in Monaco has strengthened the argument for canopies in Formula 1, believes Fernando Alonso. Button’s McLaren suffered damage to its front-wing and suspension when it struck a metal drain cover that had been dislodged by the Mercedes of Nico Rosberg. Better protecting drivers from flying debris has been an increasingly hot topic in recent years, with track testing of two systems having taken place this season. The FIA has stated an intention to introduce a head protection shield of some kind in 2017. 'It's never acceptable when there is an incident like this,' said Alonso when asked of his team-mate’s incident....
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