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Heavy rain halts Japanese GP after two laps

The Japanese Grand Prix has been red flagged after two laps due to heavy rain that limited visibility around the Suzuka track. Drivers woke up on Sunday to another soggy day in Japan and to the prospect of a wet race but conditions at the start encouraged everyone to rely on the intermediate tyre. However, stagnant water coupled with the rain produced a massive amount of spray that limited visibility. The opening lap claimed several victims, with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz aquaplaning at the exit of the hairpin while Sebastian Vettel and Zhou Guanyu also caught out by the tricky conditions. The mayhem triggered a safety car but the heayy downpour and dangerous conditions compelled race control...
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