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FIA explains Baku kerb concerns

 XPB Images FIA race director Charlie Whiting has explained his concerns regarding the kerbs at the Baku City Circuit. Following first practice for the Grand Prix of Europe it was discovered 90% of the left rear tyres had suffered damage from the kerbs, leading Whiting to carry out a track inspection. GP2 qualifying was postponed while work was carried out in order to allow FP2 to start on time. Whiting explained the track inspection had shown where the areas of concern were and the race organisers had quickly come up with a solution on Friday. "Some small bolts had come loose at the end of the kerbs on Turns Six and 12, so we've taken the bolts out and welded the kerbs to...
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