News Details
Azerbaijan GP FP1 cancelled after Russell hits drain cover
The opening practice session for the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix has been cancelled after Williams driver George Russell hit a loose manhole cover. Just 15 minutes into the session, Russell drove over a loose drain cover and sustained heavy damage to his Williams FW42, an accident which brought out instant red flags. Russell was unhurt in the incident. The FIA and marshals began to carry out an inspection of drain covers around the circuit, with over 300 manhole covers at the Baku City Circuit. Adding to the drama, the recovery crane carrying Russell’s car then collided with an overhead track bridge on its way back to the pitlane. It was announced shortly afterwards that the...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Drain drama stops F1 Practice
Formula 1's first practice session at the Azerbaijan GP has been cancelled...
7y ago from SkySports.com
Azerbaijan Grand Prix practice session cancelled
Azerbaijan Grand Prix – The first practice session in Azerbaijan...
7y ago from FormulaSpy.com
FP1 cancelled due to George Russell drain hole...
FP1 was suspended due to George Russell running over a loose drain cover...
7y ago from GPBlog.com
Russell's Williams shredded by Baku drain cover, FP1...
George Russell's Williams suffered significant damage after running over a...
7y ago from GPFans.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
British MotoGP recap: Jorge Martin dominates to...
Jorge Martin rounded off a dominant day at Silverstone by taking a...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
How “super tired” Marco Bezzecchi secured sprint...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez baffled by “massive” tyre drop in...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP British GP: Jorge Martin leads Aprilia 1-2-3 in...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Felix Rosenqvist snatches Portland IndyCar pole from...
No description available...
55m ago from Motorsport.com
Felix Rosenqvist steals pole in dramatic IndyCar...
The NTT IndyCar Series held a thrilling knockout qualifying session at...
35m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar Portland – Qualifying Results
Portland International Raceway was the setting for a thrilling IndyCar...
35m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marcus Armstrong flashes speed in second IndyCar...
IndyCar completed its second practice session at Portland International...
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Thierry Neuville claims WRC Rally Finland was...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
'I saw him lie down and pass out' - Julien Ingrassia...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA sets deadline for WRC Saudi Arabia decision
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Romano confirms surprise Arsenal enquiry for...
Cristian Romero is all set to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer, and he...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal and Tottenham among clubs in talks to sign...
Endrick has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid during the...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Versatile Bruno Guimarães gives Mikel Arteta options...
No description available...
6h ago from TheGuardian.com
Arsenal receive huge encouragement in pursuit of...
Cristian Romero has been heavily linked with a move away from Tottenham...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 champion Lando Norris reveals his two favourite racing...
Reigning F1 champion Lando Norris has opened up... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
US state official suggests new F1 race right in NASCAR's...
NASCAR and F1 have the oddest kind of big... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
Max Verstappen fears revealed by F1 insider with Red Bull...
Max Verstappen is still a Red Bull driver despite... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
