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Wolff wants to take Halo off with a chainsaw 

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admits he would remove Formula 1’s Halo with a chainsaw if given the chance, adding he is “not impressed” with the controversial cockpit protection device. Following the announcement of its mandatory introduction on all F1 cars for 2018, fans, drivers and team members alike have expressed displeasure regarding its aesthetics.  Technical chiefs have also revealed the extent of the challenge of integrating the system, with Mercedes technical director James Allison recently saying the team’s W09 needed strengthening to the point where it could withstand the weight of a London double decker bus.  “I’m not impressed with the whole thing,” Wolff said at...
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