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Halo forces start lights alteration at AGP

Work takes place on the Albert Park start light gantry on the eve of the new season The introduction of the halo cockpit protection device has forced the FIA to adjust the start light gantry at Albert Park to address driver visibility fears. Concerns had been raised by drivers that the new-for-2018 device could impair vision of the lights at race starts. To combat this the world motorsport governing body has lowered the main light gantry, a measure which will be implemented at all Formula 1 circuits. A second set of lights, which were positioned on the middle of the grid, have also been moved further forward to assist drivers. The field will be allowed to compete practice starts to test...
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