George Russell had a nightmare start to second practice at Albert Park, resulting in an FIA investigation.
George Russell received a reprimand from the FIA stewards following a collision with Arvid Lindblad during second practice for the Australian Grand Prix. Lindblad was in the fast lane, waiting to exit the pit lane, when Russell attempted to join, resulting in contact. Despite minimal damage to Russell’s front wing, he will not face a sporting penalty or grid penalty. The stewards’ decision was based on precedence rules, giving priority to cars in the fast lane. Both drivers acknowledged that the collision could have been avoided, leading to the reprimand for Russell.
