Austrian Grand Prix delayed after Carlos Sainz’s car catches fire

Sainz, due to start from a lowly 19th on the grid at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, stalled ahead of the formation lap
Austrian Grand Prix delayed after Carlos Sainz’s car catches fire

Williams driver Carlos Sainz. Picture: Darko Bandic/AP

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025 - 14:55
Philip Duncan, PA F1 Correspondent, Spielberg

The start of the Austrian Grand Prix was delayed by 15 minutes after Carlos Sainz’s Williams caught fire in the pit lane.

Sainz, due to start from a lowly 19th on the grid at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, stalled ahead of the formation lap.

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