Formula 1 drivers are expecting Bahrain’s shorter Outer Loop circuit to result in a qualifying “mess” and traffic “carnage” at the Sakhir Grand Prix. A number of drivers highlighted concerns ahead of qualifying after taking on Bahrain’s Outer Loop track for the first time on Friday. The shortest circuit on the 2020 F1 calendar saw sub-one minute lap times produced at an average speed of 233km/h. Traffic is expected to be a problem, with its short nature causing issues throughout Friday’s two practice sessions, especially in the tight and twisty middle sector that Red Bull’s Max Verstappen labelled as “dangerous”. Friday pacesetter George Russell, who topped both...
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