Japan cancels Formula One dates as Typhoon Hagibis nears
15 October 2019 |
2:28 pm
Organizers canceled all practice and qualifying sessions for the Formula One Grand Prix car race and several rugby World Cup matches as a typhoon approaches. Past tragedy won't let them take any chances.
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