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Sochi FP3: Cancelled due to torrential rain, qualy in doubt

Saturday at Sochi did not start well, with torrential rain, thunderstorms, and lighting bolts taking center stage, instead of Formula 1 action. Earlier today, FIA racing director Michael Masi explained in an interview with F1.com how they planned to deal with the curveball mother nature threw at them. Later on, the FIA confirmed that the third free practice session is cancelled due to heavy rain. The session was initially scheduled to start at 1200 local time. It was not the first casualty today as the first Formula 2 sprint race was also scrapped. 'In the interest of safety [the decision has been taken] to modify the Official Programme by cancelling Free Practice Session 3 due to Force...
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