Marshal’s broomstick pantomime adds a light moment during Sepang rain delay

During the rain delay before the Bahrain Grand Prix start at Sepang, a marshal pretended to ride a broomstick along the circuit as marshals worked to clear water, Motorsport.com reported. The outlet said the gesture entertained fans waiting for the race.

Motorsport.com also cited jokes and praise from individual fans online.

Autosport reported that heavy rain left standing water on the circuit and that the FIA medical car considered conditions unsuitable for racing.