F1 star George Russell pulls out of Australian GP as car SETS ON FIRE after Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes pal had led race
GEORGE RUSSELL was forced to retire from the Australia Grand Prix after his car SET ON FIRE.
The Mercedes driver had been enjoying a good race in Melbourne until his afternoon was cut prematurely short.
George Russell was forced to retire from the Australian Grand Prix[/caption] His car set on fire[/caption] And Russell was consequently set to retire[/caption] He was having a strong race, leading in the opening laps[/caption]Russell had overtaken championship Max Verstappen after a better getaway off the grid.
Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton followed him through shortly after, seeing the Mercedes duo hold a one-two position.
However, this was to be short-lived as Alex Albon lost control of his car and spun into the wall, causing a safety car.
Merc strategists opted to pit race leader Russell, but as the race director switched to a red flag the strategy – and Russell’s lead – went up in smoke.
Upon the restart, Russell began his fightback from his newfound position of P7, fighting up to P4.
But on lap 18 disaster struck as fire and smoke began blowing out the back of his W14.
More to follow.
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