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Russian GP launches probe into diesel spill

Russian Grand Prix organisers have launched an official investigation into how a cleaning vehicle left the Sochi track covered in diesel ahead of the first Formula 1 practice session. Friday morning's track running was delayed for 30 minutes while marshals and fire crews dealt with a diesel spillage that had happened over the second half of the track. Circuit consultant Richard Cregan told Motorsport.com: "It was a vehicle that was cleaning the track this morning – but was also dropping diesel at the same time. "It was quite an unfortunate situation really, as it meant the teams had less running time. "There was quite a lot of spillage, so the track workers did a good job...
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