News Details
Williams to be compensated for Baku manhole incident
Williams will be compensated for the damage caused to George Russell's car by a loose manhole cover, organisers of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix have confirmed. Significant damage was inflicted when Russell ran over the grid cover during the first free practice session in Baku, with his chassis having to be sent back to Williams' factory. The incident led to the abandonment of FP1 and forced Russell to sit out FP2, while deputy team principal Claire Williams vowed to seek recompense. Arif Rahimov, the promoter of the Azerbaijan GP, has confirmed talks are ongoing with Williams over the payment, 'Obviously this is our fault, we did admit it.' 'It's something that we as a circuit shouldn't have...
Full Story »
Full Story »
7y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Williams to be compensated for Baku drain cover damage
It's been confirmed that Williams F1 will receive financial compensation...
7y ago from F1i.com
Williams to be reimbursed for Baku manhole cover damage
Azerbaijan promoter confirms that Williams will be reimbursed in full for...
7y ago from Pitpass.com
Baku circuit to give Williams compensation for FP1...
The Baku City Circuit will reimburse Williams for the damage caused to...
7y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Williams to be compensated for Baku incident
Williams will receive compensation for the damage a loose drain cover...
7y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP Grand Prix of Italy Results
The full results from the 2026 MotoGP Grand Prix of Italy, which saw...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
What Pedro Acosta learned from Marc Marquez fight at...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
The rating Marc Marquez gives to his MotoGP return at...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Raul Fernandez ruing missed opportunity at Italian GP...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Enzo Fittipaldi wins chaotic Indy NXT race on the...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Chevrolet reveals cause behind flurry of IndyCar...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Mick Schumacher admits he “tried too hard” before...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Detroit – Qualifying Results
IndyCar hit the streets of Detroit Saturday afternoon to set the grid,...
23h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Why Sebastien Ogier couldn’t take the fight to Elfyn...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans brings it home at home
Toyota Gazoo Racing dominated their most important rally of the season,...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC Japan: Elfyn Evans claims second win of 2026 to...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'You were the team that played football' - Sir Alex...
Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly sent a message to PSG chief Nasser Al...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal put Champions League anguish to one side with...
t;li>Hundreds of thousands of fans line streets in LondonGabriel pays...
2h ago from TheGuardian.com
Arsenal’s Premier League trophy parade: title...
dreds of thousands attend event as the men’s and women’s teams...
2h ago from TheGuardian.com
Declan Rice fires warning to rivals in Arsenal trophy...
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has sent a strong message to rivals as the...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Williams issues defiant Sainz/Albon message ahead of F1...
Williams boss James Vowles has shooed away any... Read More »
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Verstappen Racing Caught In First-Lap Chaos At Monza GT...
The GT World Challenge Europe round at Monza... Read More »
1h ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Former F1 team principal issues firm Max Verstappen stance
Who is currently the best driver in Formula 1?... Read More »
53m ago from RacingNews365.com
