It is understood that the teams are considering a fifth pre-season test to replace the Bahrain Grand Prix, if it’s decided unsafe to go ahead with the race.
Protests and unrest in the country over the Royal Families powers have seen several people killed and hundreds injured. This could force the fourth test and first race of the season to be cancelled.
If the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone decide to cancel the race, FOTA have discussed the possibility of holding the fourth test in Barcelona whilst adding an additional test to ensure they don’t miss out on any running which would have taken place during the Bahrain GP weekend.
A replacement race has been mooted as it would be too difficult to re-route their equipment and freight within such a short timescale.
A final decision on the viability of the race going ahead will be made mid-next week with a decision on a fifth test to come shortly after.
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