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Red Bull set to block introduction of Halo device next season

Red Bull look set to block the introduction of the Halo head protection device next season, although that might not be enough to stop the FIA from making it a mandatory requirement in 2017. The device is currently favoured by the FIA as it seeks to increase head protection in a bid to avoid similar accidents to Felipe Massa in 2009 and Jules Bianchi in 2014 - although it hasn't been proven how useful they would be against such incidents. Ferrari trialled the Halo during pre-season testing and then ran with an updated version, the Halo 2, during Silverstone practice this weekend. Following that test, Sebastian Vettel raised some concerns about driver visibility. Now Red Bull team...
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