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Bahrain drains to be filled in with concrete for F1 2024’s first race
The three-day test at the Sakhir International Circuit was halted two times due to a loose drain cover at Turn 11 caused by the ground-effect machines’ strong aerodynamics. The particular racing line chosen by drivers contributes to the issue as they run over the drains when approaching the corner. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton were impacted by the loose cover during the test session, prompting a delay supervised by FIA race director Niels Wittich. The drain cover problem recurred on the third day, leading to additional interruptions and concerns for the upcoming race weekend. Measures like filling drains with concrete are being considered to prevent future incidents at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
