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Diesel leak compromises FP1 running

Ahead of today's opening session, the air temperature is 19 degrees C, while the track temperature is 23 degrees. Dark clouds in the distance suggest we may experience some rain later, which is exactly what Sebastian Vettel said yesterday. However, it's not rain that has the track wet but a 'significant diesel spillage' in the second and third sectors which means a delayed start as the marshals and firemen clear the track surface. Indeed, the start of the session is delayed for thirty minutes. The fact that water is being used to clear the track is particularly worrying, Charlie Whiting paying close attention to proceedings. With no major layout changes since last year, there are two DRS...
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