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Portuguese GP Qualifying Delayed After Drain Cover Damaged

Qualifying for the Portuguese Grand Prix has been delayed by 30 minutes after a drain cover at the Algarve International Circuit became loose. Q1 will get underway at 2:30PM (BST), as per the latest FIA guidance which may be subject to further delays. READ: FIA Defends Decision To Appoint Petrov Driver Steward For Portuguese GP The drain cover was damaged after Sebastian Vettel drove over it in his Ferrari SF1000 in the final practice session of the weekend. READ: F1 Fans Condemn Max Verstappen’s Slurs Against Stroll Following Crash Enjoyed reading this article? Consider sharing it:
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