News Details
First free practice in Baku halted after manhole drama!
The first free practice session of the day in Baku was halted after just fifteen minutes on Friday when Williams' George Russell hit and blew up a manhole cover on the street circuit. The incident occurred on the run between Turn 3 and 4 when the Williams dislodged the drain cover which was subsequently sucked up before it slammed into the underside of the FW42's, seriously damaging the Williams and leaving a trail of debris. "I was just going down the straight on the normal line, hit a manhole cover and got the biggest smack in my boy," Russell told Sky Sports. "The engine turned off, it ruined the floor and I'm worried for the chassis." The comedy of errors took...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
TPF Track Talk: Baku GP
Join Paul Charsley for a look at the fastest street circuit on the...
5y ago from TheParcFerme.com
An update of the power unit usage for Baku
This table summarises the situation heading into Baku and includes: New...
5y ago from F1i.com
Points an option for Norris at unpredictable Baku
McLaren's Lando Norris is preparing for an exciting weekend in Baku, a...
5y ago from F1i.com
Magnussen wary of Baku but still hopeful for points
Kevin Magnussen says Baku likely won't be favourable terrain for Haas,...
5y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Details of Marc Marquez’s first test with factory...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Bagnaia: I will learn to finish fifth instead of...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
The mental metamorphosis that helped Martin secure his...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Harley-Davidson and MotoGP’s Dorna announce new...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Despite three IndyCar titles, Palou feels incomplete...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Penske Entertainment buys Grand Prix of Long Beach
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Penske purchases Grand Prix Association of Long Beach
Penske Entertainment announced Thursday that it has acquired the Grand...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
AJ Foyt technical director Michael Cannon leaves team
Michael Cannon, AJ Foyt Racing’s revered engineer and technical...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
How losing hybrid will affect WRC Rally1 cars in 2025
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Croatia strikes new deal to rejoin WRC in 2026
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC drops hybrid power as part of 2025 Rally1 refresh
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Hyundai's 2025 WRC car will feature "reasonable...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
90m offer prepared: Arsenal ready to go all out to...
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to offer as much as 90million for the...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Barcelona Transfer News Roundup: Catalans eyeing...
No description available...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos suffer...
No description available...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'I imagined a future there' - Real Madrid star...
No description available...
8h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
McLaren reveal Norris 'regret' during Verstappen F1 title...
McLaren is seeking to claim its first F1 title in... Read More »
44m ago from RacingNews365.com
Williams join forces with an autonomous vehicle company
Ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Williams has... Read More »
34m ago from F1Technical.net
F1 News Today: Hamilton release CONFIRMED as Mercedes star...
Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton has announced a... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com