6 March 2026Racingnews365Practice reportDriver Ratings
Hamilton narrowly avoids high-speed collision with slow-moving car in Australian GP practice
Lewis Hamilton took evasive action to avoid a major crash with a slow-moving Williams during FP2 in Melbourne. The car of Franco Colapinto, suffering a gear issue, remained on the racing line, forcing Hamilton to swerve at the last moment. Stewards have placed Colapinto under investigation for the dangerous incident.
Lewis Hamilton narrowly avoided a high-speed collision during second practice for the Australian Grand Prix when he encountered the slow-moving Williams of Franco Colapinto on the racing line of the main straight. The incident, which prompted an immediate investigation by the stewards, highlighted a critical safety concern during a busy practice session.