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A red flag stoppage in FP2 at the Singapore Grand Prix after George Russell’s crash
The second practice at the 2025 F1 Singapore Grand Prix came to a stop due to a crash involving George Russell from Mercedes, leading to a red flag being waved. In the initial 20 minutes of the session, Russell lost control of his Mercedes while braking at Turn 16, resulting in front-wing damage after hitting the barriers. Despite the crash, Russell managed to return to the pit lane with a front-left puncture and a missing front wing. The practice was briefly halted as marshals repaired the barrier. Russell expressed his surprise over the incident through team radio, labeling it as “weird.” Mercedes announced they would evaluate the extent of damage on Russell’s car. The session was paused for 10 minutes for track clearance, and later, a second red flag was caused by Liam Lawson.
Russell has been having a remarkable 2025 F1 season, recently achieving a podium finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Even with his strong performances, Russell is still waiting for a new Mercedes F1 contract, as Toto Wolff confirmed that both Russell and Kimi Antonelli will continue with the team next year. Russell emphasized the importance of ensuring fairness and mutual benefit during contract negotiations, reassuring fans that the process will be handled diligently. No concrete updates have been provided yet, but Russell remains confident that once the situation progresses, he will share the developments with everyone interested.
