MICK SCHUMACHER has crashed out of a soggy practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix. Torrential rain made for terrible conditions at the Suzuka circuit with drivers limited in how many laps they could complete. Schumacher, 23, had completed his session and was heading back to the pits when he lost control of the rear of his car. Schumacher said over team radio: “Ah, I just had a huge aquaplaning.”. Elsewhere, a cautious Max Verstappen completed just four laps, with the Red Bull star keen to avoid crashing too. The Dutchman can claim the F1 championship this weekend with a race win and fastest lap, so he was careful not to put that at risk.

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