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July deadline for F1 cockpit protection decision

Daniel Ricciardo tested the ‘aeroscreen' during practice at the Russian Grand Prix Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting has confirmed a decision regarding the implementation of cockpit protection will be made by July 1. Earlier this year the FIA announced plans to evaluate cockpit safety with the view to introduce a system for the 2017 season. The Mercedes and Ferrari developed Halo device, which made its debut in pre-season testing, has been under evaluation by the FIA for some time. Meanwhile, Red Bull’s alternative ‘aeroscreen’ concept made its first public appearance in Friday practice at this weekend's Russian Grand Prix. The FIA is yet to decide which system to...
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