Abiteboul thinks Qualifying is "too risky"

Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul talked about the possibility of the German Grand Prix Qualifying being cancelled later today due to the torrential rain.

There were many breaks due to the bad weather in FP3 ahead of the Qualifying that's due to start at 14:00 today.

Cyril Abiteboul has said that the track is in a "too risky" condition.

Renault driver Carlos Sainz Jr. was one of the drivers who spun out on Hockenheim's very slippery surface.

The French team's other driver, Nico Hulkenberg was the only person to set a time in the first half hour of the final practice session.

Sainz's spin appeared to put other teams off sending their cars on.

"We believe the track is unsafe at this point," Abitebould told Sky Sports from the pitwall.

"There's no point in running in these conditions.

"I'm not sure if Qualifying will happen in these conditions anyway, it's really too risky.

"We all know we're limited in parts plus parc ferme risk so it's very complex, all these factors need to be taken into account when thinking whether to run or not run."

Further rain is expected in Germany throughout the day, that supports Abiteboul's concerns.

"Hopefully (Qualifying) will happen," he added.

"I'm just saying Carlos reported that it was really, really dangerous in these conditions.

"Hopefully it will improve and I don't think the conditions will be the same, it's a tarmac that has not been resurfaced we're not sure how it's draining."