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The Halo? A great sun visor, says Raikkonen!

After last Sunday's Australian Grand Prix, Kimi Raikkonen offered a positive view on F1's controversial Halo, although not for the reasons one would expect. The mandatory cockpit safety device was introduced this year surrounded by a lot of contention as everyone debated its usefulness and, more particularly, its aesthetics. Labeled as "ugly" or "awkward" by several drivers, the component's presence has now largely been forgotten with no one on the grid reporting any complaints. Asked in Melbourne if the Halo had any bearing on his driving in race conditions, Ferrari's Raikkonen gave it a thumbs up, for a reason specific to Melbourne however. Ferrari further behind...
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