The Argentine pilot Franco Colapinto was involved in an accident in the first free practice of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which led to a red flag halt in the Baku street circuit.
Colapinto lost control of his Williams FW46 upon reaching turn four of the street layout of Baku and hit the left side of the car, causing considerable damage.
The session was immediately stopped with a red flag to allow the car to be removed. Colapinto.
“I’m sorry, guys”said the 21-year-old driver, who is in his second weekend as a starter. Williams after making his debut two weeks ago at the Italian Grand Prix.
This incident marked the third red flag of the practice in Azerbaijansince, the French Charles Leclerc had had a hit with the wall at turn 15 with his Ferrari and previously the session was stopped due to a piece of metal that was on the circuit.
“Franco was examined at the medical centre as a precautionary measure. He is doing well and has been discharged.”he reported Williams Racing in his social network account X.
This is how the Colapinto accident happened in Azerbaijan:
Verstappen leads the first free practice session at the Azerbaijan GP
The Dutch pilot Max Verstappen with Red Bullwas the fastest in the first practice for the Azerbaijan GP of the Formula 1followed by Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) and Sergio Perez (Red Bull).
The Dutchman turned in 1m45s546 and took first place with the checkered flag already in the air, relegating Hamilton by 0s313. While Perez finished in third position after reaching a lap of 1m45s922 in closing.
Colapintodespite not being in the final part of the practice, finished in 16th place in the standings.
Source: Ambito
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