Thunderstorm delays Bahrain GP start at Sepang, Autosport reports
Autosport reports that a thunderstorm delayed the Bahrain Grand Prix start at Sepang. RacingNews365 says the delay was announced at 7:42 a.m., but gives no revised start time.
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Autosport reports that a thunderstorm delayed the Bahrain Grand Prix start at Sepang. RacingNews365 says the delay was announced at 7:42 a.m., but gives no revised start time.
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