SUPER TYPHOON PUSHES F1 QUALIFYING BACK
Qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix has been moved to Sunday due to Super Typhoon Hagibis.
Formula One bosses and its governing body, the FIA, have announced that the Suzuka circuit will be closed on Saturday.
The battle for pole position will now take place four hours before Sunday's race.
Page 2: 02:12F1's move to push back qualifying comes a day after England's Rugby World Cup match against France on Saturday was cancelled in response to the approaching storm.
A statement issued by the FIA read: "As a result of the predicted impact of Typhoon Hagibis on the 2019 FIA Formula One Japanese Grand Prix, Mobilityland and the Japanese Automobile Federation (JAF) have decided to cancel all activities scheduled to take place on Saturday, 12 October.
"The FIA and Formula One support this decision in the interests of safety for the spectators, competitors and everyone at the Suzuka Circuit."
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