Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix race resumed after more than 2 hours

МОСКВА, 9 окт. The 18th round of the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix has resumed after more than 2 hours of suspension. The Suzuka circuit started at 08:00 Moscow time and was suspended by red flags on the third lap due to heavy rain. The pilots went to the boxes. In the course of the first lap of the race dropped out the Spanish driver of Ferrari Carlos Sainz and the Thai Alex Albon from Williams. The fireballs of several pilots turned on the track. The race resumed behind the safety car, the rain did not stop, but became less intense. Pilots via radio talk about improved visibility. Leading from pole position Max Verstappen of Red Bull, the Dutchman has a mathematical chance of becoming a champion ahead of schedule on the basis of the race.