Russell retires from Australian GP with fiery engine issue
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Russell was running in fourth place when his engine gave up as he crossed the start-finish line, forcing him to pull over at the exit of the pit lane. The Briton’s W14 caught fire when the issue occured shortly after the race had re-started following a red flag stoppage.Russell led the early stages of the race after making a brilliant start to pass Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, but dropped to seventh after losing out when he pitted under an early Safety Car, just before the race was suspended. LAP 18/58It goes from bad to worse for George Russell…He is forced to retire as fire and smoke emerges from his car #AusGP #F1 umJP1NDrqY— Formula 1 (@F1) April 2, 2023When it’s not your day, it’s not your day.— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) April 2, 2023Related Leclerc es out on first lap of Australian GP Australian GP red-flagged with Hamilton in lead after Albon
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