Suzuka Grand Prix Start Delayed Due to Barrier Damage

The start of the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit was delayed by 10 minutes from its original 14:00 local time schedule. The delay was attributed to damaged barriers at Turn 12, which occurred after a crash in a support category race.

Barrier repairs were necessary to ensure safety for the main grand prix event. The repairs were initiated after a car involved in the support race reportedly rolled over the fencing at the corner.

The FIA issued a statement confirming the delay:

"Start of formation lap will be delayed due to barrier repairs ongoing at Turn 12 after an incident in a support category."

The formation lap was subsequently rescheduled to begin at 14:10 local time.