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Jean Todt believes drivers have 'short memories' regarding halo

FIA President Jean Todt believes some of the drivers have 'short memories' over comments made regarding the introduction of the halo device. After a signed letter from the directors of the Grand Prix drivers association (GPDA) in 2015 regarding head protection, Todt believes he heeded their request and put it straight into action. Ever since the halo was chosen by the FIA as the primary choice for protecting the drivers' heads, the device has been regularly criticised as a poor choice and Todt is unimpressed by some of the comments that have been made. Speaking at a media briefing in London, Todt said: 'It is simply a childish game. I think it’s very inappropriate whoever...
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