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FIA makes changes to Bahrain barrier after Romain Grosjean crash

Ahead of Formula One's return to the Bahrain International Circuit for this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix, the FIA has modified the barrier where Romain Grosjean had his fiery accident, adding a wall of tyres to reduce the risk of a repeat.

F1 will race on Bahrain's outer layout this weekend in the second of two races at the Bahrain International Circuit this season. The layout for this weekend's race retains the opening three corners, including the section of track where Grosjean crashed, but then leaves the usual layout at Turn 4, cuts out the infield, and rejoins at Turn 13 of the normal track.