Grand Prix Season stops before it starts!

Yes it was a very frightening accident and as you say how he survived with apparently so little injury is something of a miracle. I think it's easy to think of F1 as being very sanitised in terms of safety there are still enough accidents to remind us it is a very dangerous sport. Stroll also had a nasty accident when his car ended up upside down. 

David

I think it certainly puts any remaining controversy over the Halo to bed. Pre 2018 the crash would almost certainly have been fatal. 

I see LH has tested positive and will miss this weekends GP. While the cat's away, will the mice play?

Be interesting to see who they get to replace him. It would be a wonderful opportunity for George Russell if they can get Williams to agree? Stoffel Vandoorne has been mentioned as a possible replacement and the every present Journeyman/ Super Sub of F1 Nico Hulkenberg?

David

George Russell it is then! Excellent move for him and I would be surprised if it is not a pathway to a more permanent seat at Mercedes at some point in the future.

Good Luck George

David

I can see George taking Valeteri's seat for the 2022 season

JK

Oh dear, will Valeteri be sitting on the floor then       ??

Ok, ok  I'll get my ( pyjama ) jacket on 

George Russell acquitted himself well despite the flaky work in the pits. A successor to Lewis Hamilton?

Yes I think George can be very pleased with himself despite his obvious and understandable disappointment. They have serviced two cars in the pit lane by stacking them before without issue so quite why they made such a hash of it. Mind you I suppose Bottas is breathing easier because if George had won it would have put his position in doubt even if it hasn't done without the win?

David

I think that there are several drivers who could do well in that car.