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'Tight' for Kubica to make Japan start after Q1 crash

Williams is facing a race against time to get Robert Kubica's car repaired in time for him to start the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday after the Polish driver crashed out in the opening stage of the delayed qualifying session. The threat of Typhoon Hagibis forced F1 officials to reschedule qualifying for Sunday morning, leaving just three hours between its conclusion and the start of the grand prix. Kubica put two wheels on the grass coming through the final corner when starting his first flying lap in Q1, causing the car to spear left into the barrier and crash, leaving the chassis with significant damage. Speaking about his shunt, Kubica called it "a high price for a relatively...
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