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Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon will miss the Brazilian Grand Prix as a result of his massive qualifying crash, with the team only represented by his rookie team-mate Franco Colapinto – who had a heavy shunt of his own
Due to his massive qualifying crash, Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon will miss the Brazilian Grand Prix, leaving his rookie team-mate Franco Colapinto to represent the team. Albon’s crash in Q3, while provisionally on the front row, led to the 5th red flag of the session at a wet Interlagos. The Williams team confirmed the impossibility of repairing Albon’s heavily damaged car in time for the race just before the scheduled start. Team principal James Vowles expressed disappointment at not being able to race, emphasizing the safety of both drivers involved. Colapinto also had a heavy shunt in Q1, joining Albon in the team’s series of incidents that day. This incident marks the second time this year Williams has been down to one car for a race due to Albon’s crash, with the team unable to provide a spare chassis.
