George Russell reflects on Zhou Guanyu's 2022 British GP crash
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
George Russell discussed the first-lap crash involving Zhou Guanyu at the 2022 British Grand Prix during a recent interview. He described the incident as a moment that triggered his instinct to assist after witnessing the terrifying scene. Russell emphasized this experience as one of the most frightening in his 100 races with Mercedes. The crash, which occurred at Silverstone, remains a significant memory for Russell as he reflects on his career in Formula 1.
- •Russell recalled the harrowing crash at the 2022 British GP.
- •The incident involved Alfa Romeo driver Zhou Guanyu.
- •Russell noted human instinct kicked in as he rushed to help.
- •He marked the crash as a terrifying moment of his career.
- •He shared these thoughts while reflecting on his first 100 races with Mercedes.
- 5:00 PMMotorsport.com — George Russell recalls Zhou Guanyu's terrifying first-lap crash at 2022 British GP
"George Russell has opened up about the harrowing first-lap crash at the 2022 British Grand Prix, explaining that human instinct rapidly kicked in when he rushed to the aid of Alfa Romeo driver Zhou Guanyu. Reflecting on his first 100 races with Mercedes, the 28-year-old pinpointed the Silverstone incident as one of the most terrifying moments of his Formula 1 career. Russell was entering his ...Keep reading
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