News Details
Sandwich bag causes Sirotkin DNF on F1 debut
Sergey Sirotkin’s Formula 1 debut lasted just three full laps after a sandwich bag blew onto the track and got caught in his Williams car, ultimately causing him to suffer a brake failure that resulted in retirement from the race. Sirotkin lined up 19th for his first F1 start after a difficult maiden qualifying session, and held position through the opening few laps. However, the Russian’s race would go no further than Lap 4, with TV cameras showing the Williams being parked in the run-off area at Turn 16. Speaking to reporters after the race, Sirotkin revealed that a loose sandwich bag had got caught in his right-rear brake duct, causing his car to overheat and ultimately fail. “You...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Plastic bag in rear brakes spoiled Sergey Sirotkin's...
A plastic bag lodged inside Sergey Sirotkin's rear brakes spoiled his...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Sirotkin ready once again to 'push to the limit'
Rookie Sergey Sirotkin is just days away from his Formula 1 baptism of...
8y ago from F1i.com
Flying sandwich bag likely wiped out Sirotkin's race!
Williams' Sergey Sirotkin's short Australian Grand Prix amounted quite...
8y ago from F1i.com
Sergey Sirotkin has 'Always Liked The Competition'
Sergey Sirotkin has always “liked the competition” as he prepares for...
8y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Yamaha picks experienced David Munoz to oversee Jorge...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
How much do MotoGP tyres cost and who pays for them?
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
The issue that is holding Francesco Bagnaia back in...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo completes Honda switch for 2027...
Fabio Quartararo has signed a deal to join Honda for the 2027 MotoGP...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Road to 2027: Inside Dreyer & Reinbold Racing’s...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar, NASCAR Trucks returning to St. Pete Grand...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Dreyer and Reinbold purchases Rahal entry in first...
Dreyer and Reinbold Racing has announced that it has purchased one...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing to return full-time to...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Thierry Neuville and Adrien Fourmaux unclear on WRC...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
ERC fans set for new-look Rally Poland with local...
The event has undergone a significant transformation for 2025, switching...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Prodrive in talks with multiple manufacturers after...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
‘Contract is done' – Fabrizio Romano drops...
Arsenal are set to make a £70m bid for Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes as...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal to make £70m offer to sign superstar...
Arsenal are reportedly set to launch a move for Newcastle United captain...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal are ready to break the bank for 23-G/A World...
Yan Diomande continues to be linked with a move away from German club RB...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'He will have the body of a 50-year-old by the time...
Irish football chairman Darragh MacAnthony has said that Arsenal need to...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 star had no idea team owner was listening to X-rated...
Former Red Bull F1 star David Coulthard has... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
What does Alonso expect from Aston Martin's major upgrade...
After enduring a difficult start to the 2026 F1... Read More »
2h ago from F1Technical.net
F1MATHS: The stat that confirms how Hamilton turned his...
Lewis Hamilton's resurgence at Ferrari in 2026... Read More »
1h ago from F1Technical.net
