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Phanfone typhoon could hamper F1 trip to Russia

The worst impact from a typhoon lurking off the coast of Japan will be felt the day after the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix and could affect preparations for the next race in Russia, the sport's weather forecaster warned on Friday. UBIMET said that the forecast for Sunday remains unchanged with the race expected to be held in wet conditions with occasional heavy rain from Typhoon Phanfone drenching the 5.8km Suzuka circuit. The forecaster added, however, that the centre of the typhoon would pass close to Suzuka between the early and the afternoon hours of Monday and expects it to cause 'widespread transport disruption, structural damage and possible injuries'. 'Probably Phanfone will...
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