2006 Bahrain GP Technical Review
With a new engine, new rules and a new season, reliability was a key issue at the Bahrain Grand Prix, along with new car parts and some controversy. Craig Scarborough focuses on the key technical issues at Sakhir
The first Grand Prix for the V8 era kicked off in the heat and dust of Bahrain. This race is followed up by another heat-soaked event in Malaysia, and just seven days later.
With the teams still finding their feet with the different demands and reliability issues of the smaller engines, the approach all round at Sakhir has been cautious. From the lack of new aero parts, to the quiet opening practice, and through the new qualifying format - every team was careful not to risk their reliability.
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