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Sepang F1 return marred by shuttle chaos after qualifying

First reported · latest

F1's one-off return to Sepang for the Bahrain GP saw Friday practice and qualifying, but crowds faced hours-long shuttle queues and safety concerns, prompting organisers to address the congestion.

How the sources differ

The Race leads on qualifying results, while Racer focuses on the track's abrasive surface. Autosport previews the event's unpredictability. Reddit posts highlight spectator chaos, with one detailing three-hour waits and broken queues, adding a fan-safety perspective absent from professional coverage.

Recommended first read: Autosport's preview is the most complete, covering the event's context, track challenges, and conditions, with an image, and is not paywalled.

Coverage

Who has the edge in Sepang after a too-close-to-call Friday?

Formula1.com ·

On social

rly bad Sepang race for shuttles, queues and heat management

r/formula1 ·

Absolute chaos outside Sepang as shuttle system is overwhelmed by the massive amount of people leaving the circuit.

r/formula1 ·