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Massa repeats firm stand on 'Halo' concept

 XPB Images Felipe Massa is backing once again the introduction in Formula 1 of the 'Halo' cockpit protection device, favouring the concept tested by Ferrari rather than Red Bull's own 'windshield' design proposal. Massa's stance is no surprise of course given that the Brazilian was the victim of a freak accident in qualifying Hungary in 2009, when he was directly hit at high speed by a spring from another car's rear suspension  which fractured his skull and almost permanently injured his left eye. "I'm a big supporter of safety," Massa said. "If we can save a life, or if we can make an accident not hurt the drivers, then I am in favour [of it]. "I don't...
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