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F1 delays qualifying decision until Friday over typhoon threat

Formula 1 has delayed a decision on whether to cancel Japanese Grand Prix qualifying as a result of Typhoon Hagibis until Friday. The storm is expected to make landfall on Saturday on the south coast of Honshu island, where Suzuka is located. A statement from F1 bosses said: "Every effort is being made to minimise disruption to the F1 timetable. "However, the safety of fans, competitors and everyone at the Suzuka circuit remains the top priority." Governing body the FIA and F1 said it was "closely monitoring Typhoon Hagibis and its potential impact on the Japanese Grand Prix". The potential impact of the tropical storm, said to be the biggest of the year, has...
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