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FIA president Jean Todt was baffled by driver criticisms of Halo

FIA president Jean Todt admits he was surprised so many Formula One drivers spoke out against the Halo device, as the biggest push for cockpit protection came from them.

The Halo has been introduced for 2018 amid significant controversy. Although drivers have now accepted the device, many had been vocal critics of it, particularly about how it looks on top of an F1 car.

Todt was unimpressed to hear those criticisms as he says the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) played an important role in it being made mandatory for the coming season.

"It is short memories.