Huge support race crash causes delay to Japanese GP start

The incident took place when a car flipped into the barriers after the Turn 12 hairpin, dramatically barrel-rolling before stopping at the banking beyond a fence.

The driver is believed to be okay, reportedly walking away from the incident, but repairs are ongoing at Turn 12.

The FIA have confirmed to GPblog: "Start of formation lap will be delayed due to barrier repairs ongoing at Turn 12 after an incident in a support category.

The FIA have confirmed that the formation lap will start at 14:10 local time (06:10 CET), ten minutes later than planned.

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