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Fernando Alonso has backed Kevin Magnussen's doubts about the safety of the 'Halo' cockpit protection system in the event of fire.
Magnussen suffered a fuel leak and fire in the pit lane during practice for the Malaysia Grand Prix, forcing him to quickly exit the cockpit.
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With the 'halo' cockpit protection device, Magnussen remarked how escape could have been slowed.
GPDA director Alex Wurz, however, played down Magnussen's fears, but now Alonso has issued some comments that echoed the concern.
"When I tried Halo in Singapore, getting out of the car was slightly uncomfortable," Alonso said."It was one of the things that I noticed. It is not clear where to put your feet when you go to jump out.
"With long legs like Jenson it would be easier, but for people like me and Felipe and a few other drivers there will be difficulties," the McLaren driver added. "So I think it's good that the introduction of this system is delayed, because it is necessary to examine everything and consider all of the possible consequences.
"There may be ways to make the system better and removed quickly, so that we are able to leave the car a little faster," he said.
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