Silverstone

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Zhou conscious after massive Silverstone F1 Turn 1 crash (autosport.com)

Alfa Romeo's Zhou Guanyu is conscious after being involved in a massive accident at the start of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix that has brought out a red ...

Zhou was extracted from the car and taken to the track’s medical centre. The Alfa Romeo team later told Zhou's team-mate Valtteri Bottas: "Zhou is conscious, he is talking, there are no fractures. Russell later stopped at the first corner with his left rear tyre having been detached from the wheel.

WATCH: Red flags at Silverstone as Zhou barrel rolls out in chaotic ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Carlos Sainz couldn't convert his maiden F1 pole into an early lead at Silverstone, as world champion Max Verstappen made the perfect getaway.

Check out the race start in the video above. A three-car contact also involving Mercedes' George Russell and AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly saw the Alfa Romeo of Zhou Guanyu barrel roll out of the race at Turn 1. Your choices on this site will be applied globally.

British Grand Prix: FIA confirms protesters invaded Silverstone track ... (Sky Sports)

The FIA has confirmed they removed protesters who had invaded the Silverstone track during the opening lap of the British Grand Prix.

The statement said: "We can confirm that after the red flag, a number of people entered the track. An F1 spokesman has told Sky Sports: "We can confirm that after the red flag several people attempted to enter the track. Footage emerged on social media of protesters entering the Northamptonshire circuit on the opening lap, shortly after the race had been red-flagged for a huge first-corner crash; Northamptonshire police confirm "a number of arrests" made

British Grand Prix 2022: Who are the protestors at Silverstone? (Sporting News)

Approximately 400,000 people are thought to have headed to the Northamptonshire home of F1 racing in the UK over the entire weekend.

"There are a lot of things that Formula 1 is planning to do, some small things that Formula 1 is taking action on, which is good. And if we don"t get it, then I think there is no future." In response to a Twitter user suggesting they had put lives at risk, the group said: "The race was already delayed by a horrible accident. Israel fulfillment of prophecy says the bible, the second coming is near." Police said Horan had been in a taverna and was drunk. We will continue to resist until our demand is met."

Silverstone horror crash as Formula 2 driver's life saved by 'Halo ... (Sky News)

Drivers Roy Nissany and Dennis Hauger collided on the opening lap at Silverstone as Hauger's car was sent airborne towards Nissany and landed on top of his ...

In practice, this has proved to not be an issue. Afterwards, Hamilton said: "I feel very, very fortunate today. 100%." Thanks everyone for your kind messages!" He said: "I'm ok, all clear. The race was red-flagged and George Russell, one of the drivers involved in the crash, ran to check on the Chinese driver.

Halo praised after horror Formula 2 crash at Silverstone (Motorsport Week)

The safety car made an appearance on the opening lap of the feature race after contact between DAMS' Roy Nissany and Prema's Dennis Hauger. The pair were ...

The halo, which was unpopular when it was unveiled in response to multiple fatal incidents, has proven its worth on a number of occasions. Motorsport fans on social media were full of praise for the life saving device, but questioned the safety of sausage kerbs, which have caused a number of violent crashes. The Halo has once again been praised for its existence in Formula 2, following a horror crash on Sunday at Silverstone.