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Halo delay supported by team engineering chiefs

 XPB Images The controversial decision taken last week to delay the introduction of the new Halo cockpit protection system for a year has been roundly supported by Formula One team technical chiefs. The FIA Strategy Group decided to delay the introduction of the Halo until 2018 to allow more time for testing and development, and to give all teams a chance to run practice sessions with the device installed. "It’s close, but it’s not yet a thorough solution," said Red Bull chief engineer Paul Monaghan. "I think if the sport is to do a thorough job then the Halo, or any other derivative thereof, needs a little bit more research, a little bit more work....
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