Dramatic Opening Lap Chaos at Miami
The Miami Grand Prix descended into chaos on lap six, with Alpine driver Pierre Gasly involved in a dramatic collision that saw his car flip, according to Sky Sports F1. The incident involved Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson and resulted in immediate safety car deployment.
Gasly's Crash Sequence
According to ESPN F1, Gasly's car was flipped over and into the tyre barrier following the contact. Motorsport.com reported that the incident occurred during a chaotic early phase of the race, with Gasly ultimately crashing out of contention.
Compounded by Further Incidents
Gasly's accident was not an isolated incident. L'Équipe reported that the safety car was deployed following accidents involving both Isack Hadjar and Gasly. According to Motorsport.com, Hadjar clipped the wall on lap six after starting from the pitlane, appearing to break his front suspension before crashing into Turn 13's wall. The combination of both incidents necessitated extended safety car running to manage the debris and damage on track.
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