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F1 crews still fear radiation

Red Bull is shipping its own food to the Japanese Formula 1 GP due to concerns about radioactivity from earthquade-damaged nuclear power stations..

Whatever, Sebastian Vettel is expected to wrap up his 2011 title in Suzuka.

Due to the concerns about radioactivity, Red Bull has modified its usual routine for the preparation of food for the 80-person race team, reports Bild am Sonntag newspaper.

RADIATION FEARS


Usually, perishables such as meat, fruit and vegetables are bought locally but for Suzuka Red Bull - and presumably other teams - is taking these items from Europe.

The report said team boss Christian Horner had also told his staff not to eat out during the race weekend.

Spanish rider Jorge Lorenzo revealed he used soap and bottled water to wash himself rather than take showers during the MotoGP held in Motegi, 130km from the Fukushima nuclear plant. Dani Pedrosa said he threw away his clothes rather than take them home to Europe.

Toro Rosso driver Jaime Alguersuari told Marca newspaper: "I think the situation is totally calm and we are very far from Fukushima. I am coming without any fear."
 
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