Mercedes investigating failure after George Russell crash ends his Abu Dhabi post-season F1 test

Mercedes are investigating a suspected component failure that led to George Russell crashing in the Abu Dhabi post-season F1 test.
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W1
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W1

Russell caused a red flag when he crashed at Turn 6 in the morning of the final day of F1 track action for 2023.&🙈nbsp;

A Mercedes spokesperson confirmed to wuqian0821.com that the incident was the result of “some sort of failu♊re” which the team are currenಌtly investigating. 

Russell’s W14 was pictured returning to the garage missing its front winܫg and with visible damage to the front-right corner, implying a direct impact with the barriers.⛎ 

Mercedes have confirmed that Russell🎃 is "completely ok" and t𒈔hat his running is done for the day.

Russell was conducting Pirelli running for Mercedes as part of a combi🌃ned tyre and young driver test in Abu Dhabi. 

At the time of his accident, Russell had completed 58 laps and 🌌had the seventh-fas🌠test time.

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