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Second China practice called off over safety

Formula 1 was forced to call off second practice at the Chinese Grand Prix because poor visibility prevented the medical helicopter operating. Low cloud, rain and smog in Shanghai meant the helicopter was unable to land at the designated hospital. Safety requirements dictate cars cannot run if the helicopter cannot fly. The conditions also affected first practice, in which Red Bull's Max Verstappen was fastest during 10 minutes of running on a damp track. Listen to 5 live's Chequered Flag podcast Chinese Grand Prix coverage details The Dutchman, who was 1.5 seconds quicker than anyone else, said: "The car felt pretty good. Difficult to say [where we are] because Mercedes and Ferrari...
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