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The FIA is investigating how a bus ended up next to the track during Formula 1 testing in Bahrain on Friday, triggering the third bizarre red flag of the week
The FIA is conducting an investigation into how a bus ended up next to the track during Formula 1 testing in Bahrain, causing the third unusual red flag of the week. The session at Sakhir circuit was halted after just seven minutes when the bus was seen in front of the barriers on the outside of Turns Nine and 10, with drivers like Pierre Gasly, Esteban Ocon, and Yuki Tsunoda on the track. The session was paused until the bus was moved to a safer location, and after four minutes of delay, testing resumed. The FIA spokesperson confirmed that the bus was the reason for the red flag and assured that the incident would be thoroughly investigated and actions taken if necessary. The bus driver seems to have taken a wrong turn onto a service road near the track, leading to the unexpected situation. This peculiar incident added to a series of unexpected stoppages during the week, including a power outage and shattered glass on the track caused by a stone flicked up by a driver. The incidents highlight the importance of track safety measures and thorough investigations following any unusual occurrences during Formula 1 events.
