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Verstappen: Addressing loose drain cover issue in F1 “a must”
The recent incidents with drain covers coming loose at the Bahrain Grand Prix have raised concerns among drivers about the safety of ground effect cars running over covers during races. Testing had to be stopped in Bahrain due to loose drain covers causing potential damage to cars, similar to the incident involving Carlos Sainz in Las Vegas earlier this year. Organisers in Bahrain are working on a solution to address this issue before the next Grand Prix, with filling drains with concrete being considered as a temporary fix. Drivers, including Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, have expressed their worries about the situation and emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of tracks before races. Lewis Hamilton also highlighted the need for the FIA to take proactive measures to prevent such incidents in the future and secure the well-being of all drivers on the grid.
