"F1 2024 Pre-Season Testing: Red Bull's Progress, Final Morning Recap, and Driver Demands"
Loose drain covers at Bahrain's Sakhir International Circuit have caused interruptions during F1 testing due to the strain from the new ground-effect cars. To address this issue ahead of the 2024 race, circuit contractors plan to fill in drains with concrete to prevent cover lifting, with alternative solutions also being considered by the FIA. The concern over drain issues impacting the upcoming race has prompted these measures, as the championship aims to avoid disruptions similar to those experienced in Las Vegas.