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Formula 1

Barcelona F1 test day three

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A corner that's probably not worth cutting... (LAT Images)

A corner that's probably not worth cutting... (LAT Images)

Lawrence Barretto
Autosport understands some teams are considering heading out onto the track when the red flag is lifted as, while meaningful running will not be possible, it would create a unique photo opportunity.
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Here's the latest on the delay to testing kicking off this morning. Spot those snowprints?

F1 testing: Snow delays start of Wednesday running at Barcelona

The start of day three of 2018 Formula 1 testing has been delayed as snow blanketed Barcelona

F1 testing: Snow delays start of Wednesday running at Barcelona
The current view at Turns 1 and 2 (LAT Images)

The current view at Turns 1 and 2 (LAT Images)

Snow is still falling in the paddock (LAT Images)

Snow is still falling in the paddock (LAT Images)

Who's ready for more snow photos?
That Pirelli tweet is the official line from race control, by the way. Can you call it race control at a test?
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An update from the circuit itself - the start of any action will be delayed until the helicopter is able to take off.
We've ticked past our usual start time of 9am in Spain, but unsurprisingly there is no green light in the pits, and the clock hasn't started counting down on the timing screens.
There are marshals here, but for now their main activity is taking pictures and throwing snowballs on the start/finish straight. If they do get sent to their posts any time soon, spare a thought for them!
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We say 'live coverage', but it remains to be seen just how much - if any - running we'll get. Barcelona turned into a winter wonderland overnight, and the snow is getting heavier...
Good morning, and welcome to live coverage of day three of the first pre-season F1 test at Barcelona.

By: Geoff Creighton

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