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'Shield' trial to be prioritised over halo
Formula 1 is to focus research on a transparent 'shield' device as bosses seek to finalise a frontal driver head protection system for 2018. A decision to "prioritise" a forward clear screen was made at two rule-making meetings on Tuesday. However, an FIA spokesman said the controversial halo device, tested by all teams last year, would be used next season if a shield did not work. The FIA is committed to introducing additional protection in 2018. A statement from the FIA said it would "carry out track tests on this [shield] system during this season in preparation for implementation in 2018". The halo - a metal frame that arches over the driver's head from behind his...
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