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FIA to investigate after George Russell’s Williams was struck by errant wheel

FIA to investigate after George Russell’s Williams was struck by errant wheel — George Russell was involved in a crash on Sunday (John Thys/AP)

Mon, 31 Aug, 2020 - 14:22

Philip Duncan, PA F1 Correspondent

The FIA has launched an investigation into the dramatic accident involving British driver George Russell at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Russell was fortunate to escape unharmed from his Williams after he hit Antonio Giovinazzi’s errant wheel at 125mph.

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