Rain mars GP start

Torrential rain ruined the start of the Brazilian Grand Prix and forced the drivers to begin the race behind a safety car before Kimi Raikkonen took charge.

Rain mars GP start
Sun, 06 Apr, 2003 - 20:00

Torrential rain ruined the start of the Brazilian Grand Prix and forced the drivers to begin the race behind a safety car before Kimi Raikkonen took charge.

The safety car headed the field at the start – which was delayed by 15 minutes - with rivers of water pouring over the track and all cars struggling to maintain any grip.

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