Start of F1's Japanese GP delayed
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Key Points:
- The start of the 2026 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka was delayed by 10 minutes due to barrier repairs following a dramatic crash in a support race.
- The incident occurred during the Porsche Carrera Cup Japan when two cars collided at a high-speed right-hand corner before the Spoon Curves.
- One car was launched through the air, rolled, and cleared barriers and fencing, but the driver appeared to escape without injury.
- F1's pitlane opened at 1:30pm for reconnaissance laps, aligning with the revised race start time.
