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Start of Bahrain Grand Prix race postponed because of rain, Russian outlets report
In short
TASS and RIA Novosti reported that the start of the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix race was postponed because of rain. RIA Novosti said the race was being held in Malaysia, while TASS gave no location. Neither report gave a new start time or further detail.
Why it matters
The postponement delays the running of a scheduled Formula 1 race, which affects teams, broadcasters and spectators waiting for the start. With only short headline reports available, the documents give no basis for assessing how long the delay will last or what it means for the rest of the race weekend.
Key facts
- TASS reported that the start of the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix race was postponed because of rain. [ 1 ]
- RIA Novosti reported the same postponement and said the race was taking place in Malaysia. [ 2 ]
- The reports did not state a new start time or say when the race would begin. [ 1 , 2 ]
- TASS did not name a location for the race beyond the Bahrain Grand Prix. [ 1 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Where the race is being held RIA Novosti said the race was in Malaysia, while TASS named no location and referred only to the Bahrain Grand Prix, so the two documents do not agree.
- When the race will start Neither report gives a new start time or says how long the delay will last.