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Second Bahrain race on ‘almost oval track'

Formula 1 could hold a double header in Bahrain this year with the second race taking place on the 'almost oval' layout says Ross Brawn. F1 bosses are busy putting together an extended calendar having announced only the opening eight races of the schedule. Bahrain is expected to feature later in the season, likely hosting the second and third final rounds before the championship ends in Abu Dhabi. But while the first Bahrain race will take place on the usual layout, the second could be on the 'almost' oval course that cuts out the infield section. Turns 1 to 3 are the same as usual, after that the leaves the normal F1 layout at Turn 4 and only returns at Turn 13. 'One of the nice...
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