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Ricciardo to test 'aeroscreen' in Sochi practice

Daniel Ricciardo expects to be the centre of attention at the Russian Grand Prix on Friday, if only fleetingly, when he tries out a new 'aeroscreen' head protection device fitted to the cockpit of his Red Bull Formula One car. "I'm sure I will get a lot of TV time in the first two minutes of the session," the Australian told reporters after confirming he would do a lap with it at the start of free practice. The screen, curving around like those used on powerboats, is designed to protect the driver from potentially lethal flying debris. Ferrari have already tested a 'halo' design which is fixed to the cockpit at three points including a central pillar in front of the driver but...
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