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F1 prepping for disruption as downpour hits Sochi

Formula 1 is bracing for a disrupted day in Sochi following the onset of heavy rain on Saturday, with qualifying at risk of being postponed to Sunday morning. Saturday morning's downpour which had been predicted has already forced the postponement of Formula 2's scheduled round and jeopardized the timely start of Formula 1's final practice session which is due to get underway at 12:00 local time. With qualifying timed for 15:00 local time and forecasts calling for more rain during the afternoon although less intensive, FIA race director Michael Masi detailed F1's contingency plans "The procedure for today will be we will aim to start all sessions, get it ready operationally, then...
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