Formula 1 says cutting negative opinions about the "Halo" safety concept from press conference footage was an "editorial decision."

In Thursday's FIA press conference in Hungary, drivers including Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen criticized the controversial forward protection system that is compulsory for 2018. But only drivers with positive opinions were included in the official FOM video edit of the press conference.

“That is the reason that a Ferrari is more exciting than a Mazda. It is something to do with passion. If it looks shit, it is shit.” said Haas’ Kevin Magnussen. “It could have an effect. For example turn 1 at Austin, Eau Rouge at Spa you could struggle to see the top."

Asked why the censorship took place, a spokesperson for Formula One Management told Bild newspaper it was an "editorial decision."

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