Motor racing-Bahrain circuit finds concrete solution to drain cover problem

Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - March 5, 2023 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's Sergio Perez in action during the race REUTERS/Rula Rouhana/ File photo

SAKHIR, Bahrain (Reuters) - Bahrain's Sakhir circuit has filled troublesome drains with concrete and carried out additional welding work after loose covers halted last week's Formula One testing for Saturday's season-opener.

The governing FIA said in a note on Wednesday that remedial works had been carried out around turns seven and 11, with welding at certain areas around the track.