Reigning Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has described a proposed head-protection device fitted to the front of the racing cars as the "worst-looking" design modification in the sport's history.
The reinforced carbon-fibre Halo hoop is designed to deflect dangerous debris away from the driver's head, without affecting visibility or escape in the event of an emergency. Despite backing from several drivers and initially suggested by Mercedes-Benz ? Hamilton's current team ? the British world champion took to Instagram to attack the design for being ugly in a post he has since removed.
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