Carlos Sainz had to withdraw from the Austrian Grand Prix before the race even started due to his Williams Formula 1 car not moving for the formation lap. He reported over team radio that something was preventing the car from moving forward, getting stuck in first gear. Despite forcing the car into neutral and heading back to the pits, the start had to be aborted as the polesitter had already completed his formation lap. As Sainz headed back to the pitlane, the rear brakes of his Williams car caught fire, leading to his race ending prematurely as he jumped out of the car. With Sainz out, Williams was left with only one car on the grid. The incident was described as a deflating moment for the drivers and the engineers, impacting not just Sainz but the whole team. Meanwhile, other drivers like Fernando Alonso and George Russell faced their own challenges and preparation issues while waiting for the delayed start.
Related posts
-
Mother Nature’s Touch Delays IndyCar Qualifying at IMS
The NTT IndyCar Series has postponed qualifying due to continuing inclement weather at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.... -
INDYCAR Drivers Speak Out Against Unfair Rules: Will Drivers Suffer if the Series Fails?
Thought F1 was bad? INDYCAR drivers rage over crazy rules: 'If INDYCAR f*** up again, I'm... -
Revving into the Future: Charles Leclerc Makes Waves with FIA’s 2027 Engine Change
The news never stops here at RacingNews365 so check out all the latest in the world... -
Revving Up Reality: Daniel Ricciardo’s Unfiltered Insights from the F1 Paddock
Daniel Ricciardo is going to be at the Indy500 this year, and is excited to find... -
Alex Palou Dominates Second IndyCar Practice at IMS as Title Contender Looms Large
IndyCar took to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course for the second time of the day... -
Aston Martin’s 2026 F1 Debacle: Top Insider Calls it ‘The Biggest Blunder in History’
Top F1 insider Antonio Lobato, close confidant of Fernando Alonso, has provided a withering take on...
