GEORGE RUSSELL was forced to retire from the Australia Grand Prix after his car SET ON FIRE.
The Mercedes driver had been enjoying a good race in Melbourne until his afternoon was cut prematurely short.
AFPGeorge Russell was forced to retire from the Australian Grand Prix[/caption]
Russell had overtaken championship Max Verstappen after a better getaway off the grid.
Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton followed him through shortly after, seeing the Mercedes duo hold a one-two position.
More to follow.
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