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F1·RECAP·November 1, 2026 03:20 PM ET

Russell, Hadjar collide on opening lap in Mexico City

The incident sent the Red Bull car into a Turn 6 spin.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read
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Russell and Hadjar made contact on the opening lap! 😬 This is how the Red Bull driver got sent into a spin at Turn 6 🔄 Via @F1 on X

What happened: George Russell and Hadjar made contact during the opening lap of the Mexico City Grand Prix. The collision sent Hadjar's Red Bull into a spin at Turn 6, forcing him down the order early in the race.

Why it matters: The incident compromised Red Bull's track position from the outset at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Russell recovered to finish fifth, while Charles Leclerc secured the race victory ahead of Max Verstappen.

By the numbers: Russell fell from P2 on the starting grid to finish P5, while Leclerc converted a P3 start into victory ahead of Verstappen in P2.

What to watch: Formula 1 turns to the post-race stewards' review to assess whether any penalties will be issued for the opening-lap contact.

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