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Interlagos adds surface grooves to enhance wet-weather safety
The FIA is hoping that new grooves carved into the Interlagos track surface will help to address any potential issues with flooding in this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix. The Interlagos race has often been affected by rain – with more forecast for this weekend – and poor drainage has been a regular issue. As such, six corners have been worked on prior to this year’s event in an attempt to make it easier for the cars to run in wet conditions. FIA race director Charlie Whiting wrote in his notes to teams: “The apex areas of turns 2 and 12 have been resurfaced. "Additional grooving of the track has been carried out in places where water was accumulating the most during the race...
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