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'Hamilton should change stance on halo'

Lewis Hamilton has been urged to change his stance on the new 'halo' head protection device by former world champion John Surtees. Hamilton described the change as "too drastic" and the "worst-looking" modification in Formula 1 history. John Surtees' son Henry died during a Formula Two race in 2009 after being struck on the head by a stray tyre. "I suffered the tragedy of losing Henry which certainly could've been prevented by a development like this," he said. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel had said the device can be as "ugly as possible" as long as it helps save lives. The German also thinks Henry Surtees would "still be around if we had this type...
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