Japanese Grand Prix under threat of severe weather?

This weekend's Japanese Grand Prix is said to be under threat from a typhoon which is heading towards the Asian country.

A storm descended over the Suzuka course earlier today, with the worst of the weather expected to follow in the coming days.

However, Sky Sports News claims that no matter what the weather, the race will go ahead due to the F1 calendar's busy schedule over the next fortnight, with the drivers having to adapt to the potentially severe conditions.

The first practice session ahead of Sunday's race gets underway in the early hours of tomorrow morning.

Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes currently leads the drivers' rankings.