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Eifel GP FP1 abandoned due to misty conditions

Formula 1 abandoned opening practice for the Eifel Grand Prix due to restrictive weather conditions at the Nürburgring. The circuit is located in the Eifel mountain range and is susceptible to inclement conditions, heightened at this event due to its late running in the year. Overcast and wet weather has remained at the venue throughout Friday, with temperatures peaking at 11c, and as a result the medical helicopter has been unable to fly. At some events the designated medical facility is within close proximity by road but at the Nürburgring this is located in Bonn, around 60-70km away, which would exceed the stipulated limit. The session clock started at 11:00 local time but the pit...
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