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Fiery crash rules Ericsson out of French GP FP2 

Marcus Ericsson will take no part in second practice for the French Grand Prix after sustaining damage to his Sauber Formula 1 car in a fiery crash during FP1.  In the closing moments of opening practice at Paul Ricard, Ericsson spun at high-speed and slammed into the barriers on the exit of Turn 11.  The impact caused damage to the right-hand side of his Sauber C37 before a fire broke out and engulfed the rear-end of his car, burning away a significant portion of the Swede’s engine cover.  After the session, Sauber team principal Frederic Vasseur confirmed Ericsson would sit out the second 90-minute practice session as a result of the crash.  “For Marcus, it was a tough session...
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