2016 CHINESE GRAND PRIX EDITION
ditions, save for two large
derneath the pods that cross
r end of the main grandstand.
vers to set out for their first
ncluding Hamilton, who was
ack. He was soon reporting
alled through to tell his team
e with his power unit.
As he retreated to the garage for investigations,
Manor’s Pascal Wehrlein, running on a slick tyre, headed
down the start-finish straight. He was caught out not
only by the standing water but also by a bump in the
track, pitching him into a slide, into the barriers and out
of qualifying. The session was red-flagged and circuit
vehicles were despatched to dry the track leading to a
lengthy delay.
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