Bahrain Grand Prix: Bahrain media day's biggest talking points including 'poo-gate' and FIA fresh resignations

Friday 18 April 2025 14:32, UK

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Craig Slater goes through the biggest talking points from the driver media day in Bahrain including Carlos Sainz's expensive toilet break and reaction to FIA deputy president Robert Reid's resignation.

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