F1 safety questions raised after George Russell’s desperate crash plea
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The FIA’s safety protocols have been questioned after George Russell’s calls for a red flag in the wake of his heavy crash at the end of the Australian Grand Prix went ignored. Russell, unsighted with cars storming towards him and worried for his safety, urged race control to stop the race with a red flag, “Red flag, red flag, red flag!” he screamed down the team radio. I’m in the middle!” However, Russell’s pleas went unanswered, with the FIA instead ending the race under a virtual safety car, which forces drivers to reduce their speeds by 40 per cent. Damn lucky a car didn’t hit George Russell’s car which was right across the track.” George Russell called for a red flag after his crash late at the Australian Grand Prix After the race, Fernando Alonso was hit with a 20-second time penalty for his part in the crash.
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