The beginning for the 2025 Australian Grand Prix has been aborted after Components 1 rookie Isack Hadjar crashed his Racing Bulls on the formation lap.
Hadjar was attempting to get warmth into his tyres forward of his debut race in F1 when he bought caught by the moist climate situations and slammed rear-first into the wall at Flip 2.
Together with his rear wing broken, the 20-year-old tried to get going once more, however did not get the automotive restarted.
The F1 subsequently issued an announcement that the second formation lap would start at 3:15pm native time, quarter-hour after the deliberate begin.
It’s anticipated {that a} lap will likely be deleted from the entire distance.
Hadjar was seen along with his head in his arms as a crane recovered the stranded Racing Bulls.
Anthony Hamilton, father of seven-time F1 world champion Lewis, consoled a dejected Hadjar after he returned to the paddock.
The Franco-Algerian had certified a wonderful eleventh on his maiden weekend in F1, six locations behind his extra skilled teammate Yuki Tsunoda.
Lando Norris led a front-row lockout for McLaren forward of teammate Oscar Piastri, with reigning champion Max Verstappen qualifying third within the lead Crimson Bull.
All drivers are anticipated to begin the race on intermediate tyres.