George Russell escapes injury after flying tyre causes heavy crash into wall

George Russell escaped injury after his Williams was struck by a flying tyre from Antonio Giovinazzi’s Alfa Romeo, causing him to crash into a wall during the Belgian Grand Prix (Stephanie Lecocq/Pool via AP)

Britain’s George Russell walked away from a harrowing crash at the Belgian Grand Prix after he was hit by another car’s wheel.

Antonio Giovinazzi lost control of his Alfa Romeo on the exit of the 140mph Fagnes Chicane, crashing heavily into the wall.