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The morning test session on day two of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain was ended early after Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc both struck a loose drain cover. Part of the drainage system …
On day two of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, the morning session was cut short after Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc hit a loose drain cover at Turn 11. The drain cover had come loose from the drainage system on the entry curb, causing damage to Hamilton’s car and later Leclerc’s floor. Fernando Alonso was the first to notice the hazard, swerving to avoid it, prompting a red flag for track inspection and repairs. This incident led to an early end to the morning session, with an extended five-hour session planned for later that day. Ferrari confirmed the need to replace a damaged component on Leclerc’s car, following a similar incident from the previous season involving Carlos Sainz.
