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Drivers concerned about tight pit entry at Baku

Formula 1 drivers have expressed concerns about the challenge provided by the pit entry at the Baku circuit. Cars will have to peel off the high-speed straight into a tight chicane, which is followed by another 100 metres of straight pit lane before the speed limit begins at the pit entry white line. The chicane is thus in effect part of the track, and in race conditions will have to be taken as fast as possible. Sauber's Marcus Ericsson was one of the most outspoken, as he believes the entry could lead to 'big accidents'. "The entry looks a bit interesting," said Ericsson. "You're going to come there very, very fast without any margin. "You don't want to see cars...
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