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Resurfacing work removes Shanghai bump

Resurfacing work at the Shanghai International Circuit has removed a pronounced bump across the finish line, ahead of this year’s Chinese Grand Prix. A bump had developed in recent years, most notably catching out Pascal Wehrlein in damp conditions during qualifying last season, pitching him into the barriers. This has now been removed, with a section of the circuit between the exit of the final corner and the back of the grid resurfaced. Other minor changes have been carried out to the venue since last year’s race, with Grass-Crete having replaced badly-worn grass between the asphalt and run-off around Turn 2. Additional raised kerbs have also been installed behind the...
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