First accident reported in Formula 1 SOCAR Azerbaijan Grand Prix

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Formula 1 SOCAR Azerbaijan Grand Prix has witnessed the first accident.

Report informs that during the first free ride, the "Williams" pilot of the UK, George Russell faced a frustration. His car had a hard contact with the asphalt and the back side closed. It is  the drainage bolt has damaged the lower part of car. As a result of the accident, the 21-year-old driver stopped the racing. His car evacuated.

Notably, George Russell did not attend the press conference because of feeling unwell yesterday.

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