F1: Volcanic eruption could affect Japanese Grand Prix
Published
Sep. 30, 2014 12:34 p.m. ET
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An erupting volcano is threatening to affect this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
On Saturday, Mount Ontake - located less than 125 miles from the Suzuka circuit - erupted, killing dozens.
Smoke, ash and poisonous gasses are still billowing from the volcano, and Germany's Bild newspaper reports that just as F1 personnel are flying into Japan, many flights about being delayed or diverted.
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"Race organizers hope that all the drivers will have arrived in time for the first practice session on Friday," said correspondent Nicola Pohl.
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