F1 British GP LIVE: Multi-car crash mars Silverstone start as Zhou, Russell, Ocon involved in horrific accident –The British Grand Prix was red-flagged after an opening-corner multi-car smash at Silverstone on Sunday. As Max Verstappen pipped pole sitter Carlos Sainz to the first corner there was “carnage” behind with Zhou Guanyu’s Alfa Romeo hurtling upside down into the gravel.Follow F1 British GP LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
George Russell’s Mercedes, Alpine’s Esteban Ocon, Yuki Tsunoda (Alpha Tauri) and the Williams of Alex Albon were also involved.
One of the most terrifying crash I’ve ever seen… 🚩#SilverstoneGP #BritishGP 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/fd1mSzO3ND
— Paul (@EnPaulPosition) July 3, 2022
F1 British GP LIVE: Multi-car crash mars Silverstone start as Zhou, Russell, Ocon involved in horrific accident – Check pics
As marshalls rushed to Zhou,trapped inside his stricken car, the roadworthy members of the grid returned to the pits to wait for the re-start as a specialist crew attended Zhou who remained in his car.
He was safely lifted from his car and carried on a stretcher to an ambulance to take him to the medical centre. Initial reports said he was conscious and unhurt
Carnage at turn one and sadly Alex is out,” tweeted Williams.
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