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'Mega-tight' pitlane exit cause for concern in Portuguese GP

Portimão's pitlane exit could be a cause for concern in Sunday's Portuguese GP according to several drivers who fear that cars leaving the pits could veer straight into the path of oncoming traffic. After Friday's practice, several drivers complained of the risks of blending onto the track just before Turn 1, a worry that was partly dealt with by re-drawing the white exit line and angling it to the left to open the blending lane. But drivers still believe the portion of track could represent a hazard in the race. "It'sl incredibly tight," said Red Bull's Alex Albon. "So I understand why they've done that, if we're too aggressive going into Turn One, because it's blind, and...
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