News Details
Hulkenberg quickest as diesel spill puts drivers in a spin
CLICK HERE for the full Japanese Grand Prix FP1 result Nico Hulkenberg has topped the timesheets in a disrupted first free practice for the Russian Grand Prix after a diesel spillage at the Sochi Autdrom prior to the session prompted a lengthy clean-up operation and left treacherous conditions when drivers eventually made it on track. A 'significant diesel spillage' from a course vehicle as it was traversing turns seven and eight forced a clean-up operation that firstly involved attempting to soak it up with dust, before pressure water jets were employed to clear the fuel. Prompting a delay of 30mins – without an extension to the 90min session -, even when drivers did venture onto...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Diesel spill causes FP1 delay
A 'significant diesel spillage' on track just minutes before the start of...
10y ago from Crash.net
Russian GP: Diesel spill postpones opening practice
A major diesel spill at the Sochi track has led the postponement of the...
10y ago from Motorsport.com
Breaking News: Oil Spill delays F1 practice by 30 mins
An oil spill on the Sochi Autodrom has delayed the start of the first...
10y ago from F1Hub.net
FP1 in Russia delayed by diesel spillage
XPB Images
The first practice session for the Russian Grand...
10y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
2026 MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix – How to watch,...
No description available...
51m ago from Motorsport.com
Why Marc Marquez thinks he is no longer a...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo’s damning verdict: ‘New Yamaha M1...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Pedro Acosta: “Maybe it’s not my place to be”...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Takuma Sato set for Indy 500 return with Rahal...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Takuma Sato makes Indy 500 return with RLL
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that Takuma Sato will drive...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Helio Castroneves confirms return for 26th...
Helio Castroneves has confirmed that he will take part in the upcoming...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Helio Castroneves to attempt 2026 Indianapolis 500...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC working to secure future of Safari Rally Kenya...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Rally Scotland brings top tier rallying back to...
The 2027 WRC calendar should have an exciting new event on the calendar:...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Elfyn Evans retires as drivers...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC to return to GB in 2027 as Scotland secures...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Premier League and Carabao Cup: things to look out for...
r Thiago looms over Leeds, Newcastle need to bounce back from Barça and...
5h ago from TheGuardian.com
Report: £86m rival player is now highly sought by...
Arsenal and Manchester United are very interested in signing the Newcastle...
9h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Report: Newcastle to rival Arsenal in 100m move for...
Arsenal and Manchester City will have to compete with Newcastle United for...
12h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Paul Merson predicts winner of Arsenal vs Manchester...
The Carabao Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley is...
16h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
What time does Max Verstappen GT3 race start at the...
Max Verstappen will take part in the NLS2 race at... Read More »
51m ago from RacingNews365.com
Aston Martin 'to appoint former Red Bull F1 chief' as...
Adrian Newey is set to officially step down from... Read More »
14h ago from GPFans.com
McLaren share surprising breakthrough despite horror double...
Both McLaren cars failed to start an F1 race for... Read More »
21m ago from RacingNews365.com
