Ricciardo to test 'aeroscreen' in Sochi F1 practice


Red Bull Formula One racing driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia drives his car out of the track during pre-season testing at the Jerez racetrack in southern Spain February 3, 2015. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo

SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Daniel Ricciardo expects to be the centre of attention at the Russian Grand Prix on Friday, if only fleetingly, when he tries out a new 'aeroscreen' head protection device fitted to the cockpit of his Red Bull Formula One car.

"I'm sure I will get a lot of TV time in the first two minutes of the session," the Australian told reporters after confirming he would do a lap with it at the start of free practice.

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