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Jacques Villeneuve: 'Afraid drivers should quit Formula 1'

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Jacques Villeneuve slams F1 drivers who are calling loudly for the introduction of the 'halo' cockpit protection system.

Jacques Villeneuve has slammed Formula 1 drivers who are calling loudly for the introduction of the 'halo' cockpit protection system.

The story has split the driver camp, with Daniel Ricciardo telling Nico Hulkenberg recently to stop being a "hero" by arguing against the radical safety concept.

1997 world champion Villeneuve, an avowed 'purist', scolded those who are balking at one of the last remaining risks of being a grand prix driver.

"If they are afraid, they should go and race touring cars," he told Le Figaro.

"Yes, we must strive for safety, but there are limits we should not exceed. Risk-taking is inherent in F1. It's part of the beauty of the sport. For me, halo is too much. I see it that these drivers earn millions and yet they do not want to take any chances. Too bad.

"Do the moto riders ask to ride inside a bubble? This is why they are increasingly respected and admired compared to Formula 1 drivers."

The new F1 seasons begins with the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday.

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