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Plans to move winter testing for 2019 to Bahrain appear to have been derailed.
We reported recently that, after the new track surface and freezing temperatures in Barcelona badly affected the 2018 pre-season, moves were afoot to transfer the winter running next year to Bahrain.
Liberty Media was reportedly even on board to help with the extra transport costs.
But it then emerged that several teams were opposed to the idea.
And now Spain's Marca reports that Jerez is being touted as a new option, so that winter testing can remain in Europe but avoid the problems of Barcelona and the costs of Bahrain.
When asked about the Bahrain proposal, Williams' Paddy Lowe said: "As far as I know, it's not going to happen for now.
"I think it was clear during the course of last week that there is not enough support to do it.
"I think Barcelona is on the table and Jerez is an option and there may be other places to consider as well, but those are the two most likely," Lowe added.
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Bahrain International Circuit - Winter testing
M. Verstappen
C. Sainz jr
C. Leclerc
Bahrain
Bahrain
Bahrain International Circuit
Bahrain
Bahrain International Circuit
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah Street Circuit
Australia
Albert Park
Japan
Circuit Suzuka
United States of America
Miami International Autodrome
Monaco
Monte Carlo
Canada
Gilles Villeneuve
Spain
Circuit de Catalunya
Austria
Red Bull Ring
United Kingdom
Silverstone
Hungary
Hungaroring
Belgium
Spa-Francorchamps
Netherlands
Circuit Zandvoort
Italy
Monza
Azerbaijan
Baku City Circuit
Singapore
Marina Bay Street Circuit
United States of America
Circuit of the Americas
Mexico
Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
Brazil
Interlagos
United States of America
Las Vegas Street Circuit
United Arab Emirates
Yas Marina Circuit
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Hm? Why though? I mean, I get that the extra costs could suck, but so do useless data and wasted days, and if Barcelona is the same way next winter, thats all the teams will get.