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Typhoon Phanfone a 'massive threat' to Japanese GP

The Japanese Grand Prix faces a 'massive threat' from the closing Super Typhoon Phanfone according to the FIA's official weather service UBIMET. The race, scheduled to start at 15:00 local time is almost certain to be a wet affair as the typhoon gradually inches closer to the Suzuka circuit with winds between 120-150mph expected. The governing body had considered bringing the race start forward by a few hours, but with the logistics involved including satellite feeds having already been booked, that plan was abandoned. UBIMET reports the "rain will largely be persistent - possibly with an occasional drier interlude - but it will also become heavy at times, this more likely after...
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