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FIA makes changes to Baku kerbs and pit entry

The FIA is to make some minor changes to the Baku track overnight in response to issues that arose when the cars ran for the first time today. After problems with kerb retaining bolts coming loose and causing cut left rear tyres in FP,  the exit kerbs at Turns 6 and 12 will be removed, and replaced with painted versions. During FP2 teams were told by the FIA to tell their drivers to avoid the kerb at Turn 6, which was believed to be responsible for the tyre issues seen in the first session. As expected, the pit entry was a subject of much debate at the Friday drivers' briefing, and not just because of the potential of a major accident occurring at the tight chicane if someone gets it...
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