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Bahrain drains filled with concrete for F1 race after testing disruptions
The plan to seal the drains on the Bahrain track was proposed by F1 stakeholders after a drain cover incident during testing last week. The FIA confirmed that drains have been filled with concrete to prevent further issues at Turn 11 and an additional area around Turn 7. Drivers can now maintain their usual racing lines without having to adjust for the drains. Extra welding work has also been done on drain covers around the track to secure them from the ground effect forces of the cars. F1 race director Wittich reminded teams that failing to stay within track limits will result in lap time invalidation, especially at Turns 4 and 15 in Bahrain. The concrete works were possible due to the lack of rain forecasted during the F1 race weekend in Bahrain.
