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Lewis Hamilton has said the introduction of the Halo is something drivers "have to accept".
The three-time world champion has been one of the more outspoken opponents to the head protection device but has now said that it is something Formula One needs.
"I don't think we can ignore it," Hamilton told the BBC. "It's a safety thing that we all have to accept," adding that it would be good if "there is any way to make it look a little better".
"I paid close attention to the great briefing we were given on it," Hamilton said, speaking of a presentation given to drivers at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
"I take safety very, very seriously. The interesting thing is that while the halo system does not look great or in the racing spirit, the chances [in one of the examples given] are 17% better of saving the driver's life."
"But it can still be improved so at some stage we will have canopies and then it will be 100%."
Hamilton however is still critical of the device's appearance, saying: "doesn't look like it belongs on an F1 racing car", but he added: "It looked terrible but if one of us is going to have a 17% better chance of surviving in a serious incident…"
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