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F1 canopy idea not dead yet, says FIA
Formula 1's governing body has not given up on the idea of a canopy cockpit protection system, but says it will only happen if teams reject the Halo. Red Bull was instrumental in pushing forward with the concept of an Aeroscreen last year, but stopped work on it after its initial design did not get through a rigorous test programme put in place by the FIA. The focus since then has been on trialling the Halo, with all teams having now run the system during Friday free practice sessions last year to get a better understanding of it. Despite a majority of drivers being in favour of the Halo, opinion remains divided among teams and fans about whether or not the move to use it from 2018 is a...
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