GEORGE RUSSELL said he was “very thankful” for the halo cockpit protection system after a dangerous crash with Antonio Giovinazzi. The wheel and suspension unit came dangerously close to the Brit but thankfully only did damage to his car. Russell said: “If I went to the right, that’s where Antonio’s car was, and at the left side of the track, I had a massive impact with the tyre. “But I have to say you feel much safer in the car now with the halo. When I saw this massive tyre coming towards me, it was quite scary to be honest. “So I’m very thankful that we have this halo on the car right now.

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