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‘Sickening’ fatal crash prompted Mercedes star to take action
George Russell has spoken up about the tragic crash that drove him to take action on driver safety in Formula 1. Despite significant advancements in safety measures, fatal accidents, such as those involving Anthoine Hubert and Dilano van ‘t Hoff at Spa, continue to occur. Reflecting on his experiences with Billy Monger and the incidents he witnessed live, like Hubert’s crash, Russell emphasized the importance of improving safety protocols in motorsports. The deaths of Hubert and van ‘t Hoff influenced the delayed start of the 2025 Belgian GP due to unsafe track conditions, a move supported by Russell. Russell’s firsthand encounters with horrifying crashes, like Romain Grosjean’s fiery incident in Bahrain, motivate him to advocate for increased safety measures in the sport.
