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'Halo' saves Formula One star Lewis Hamilton from being crushed in crash
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Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton says his cars 'halo' protective device saved his life during a crash with Max Verstappen at the Italian Grand Prix. The two collided while fighting for position in Turn 1 on Lap 26 of the race.
Close-up images show the right rear tire of Verstappen's car landing squarely on the ‘halo’ safety device surrounding Hamilton's cockpit and colliding with his helmet as it passed by. After the race, Hamilton credited the titanium device, which was added to Formula One cars in 2018, for saving his life. "Honestly, I feel very, very fortunate today," Hamilton said during a media briefing several hours after the accident.More Related News