Daniel Ricciardo says Formula 1 drivers would welcome the introduction of increased head protection measures – such as the proposed Halo system – for 2017.
The FIA wants to introduce improved head protection for drivers following the fatal accidents of Jules Bianchi and IndyCar racer Justin Wilson.
Ricciardo says the introduction of a Halo concept – a shield designed to protect drivers from debris first trailed by Mercedes – has met approval from drivers.
"There's been quite a bit of dialogue in the GPDA (Grand Prix Drivers' Association) with a lot of emails going back and forth in the last month or so," Ricciardo told reporters including Grand Prix Times on Wednesday.
"Our head is the only really vulnerable thing at the moment.
"It's not taking away anything from the driver in terms of courage or anything like that, it's a simple little benefit that we can all gain from and no one wants to see another fatality, so if we can minimise the risk then why not?
"I honestly don't think anyone is against it. Sure, some people probably didn't have an opinion, but most people spoke up about it and said 'it's what we want'."
The Halo design – the FIA’s preferred option at this stage – would attach to the cockpit sides, with a vertical strut also in front of the driver.
"With Jules and then Justin it just seems like a bit of tradition for what in the end? I think we'll do it and F1 has seen a lot of changes over the years,” Ricciardo added.
"In 2009 the cars looked pretty ugly at first, but everyone got used to it and now they look normal. If this is just a little Halo, within a race or two people will think it looks normal.”
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner revealed on Wednesday his team is to propose an alternative to Mercedes' Halo canopy concept during a meeting with FIA safety expert Andy Mellor later this week.
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