Torrential downpour sparks early Sao Paulo GP qualifying red flag
No sooner had the session started than the heavens opened.

Lewis Hamilton faces an uphill battle at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace after Ferrari confirmed the seven-time world... The post Engine meltdown forces Hamilton to the back of the grid appeared first on F1i.com .
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No sooner had the session started than the heavens opened.

Qualifying for the São Paulo Grand Prix was red-flagged just minutes into Q1 after heavy rain left the Interlagos circuit in dangerous conditions, with George Russell among the drivers raising concerns over the risk of aquaplaning. The opening segment of Saturday's qualifying…



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