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A new track for half the field: Six ‘Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia’ talking points | Formula 1

Half the grid have never driven a F1 car at Sepang. Here are the talking points for this weekend's oddly-named race.

A new track for half the field: Six ‘Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia’ talking points | Formula 1

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