Williams' Carlos Sainz has opened up on the fire incident after the formation lap that knocked him out of the Austrian GP.

Carlos Sainz ’s Williams ’ car caught fire in a chaotic start to the Austrian Grand Prix. While pole-sitter Lando Norris led the pack away for the formation lap, 19th-placed Sainz failed to drive off his mark on the grid.

In the lead-up to the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix, Formula One fans were eager to see how Carlos Sainz would tackle the challenge of starting from 19th on the grid. Surprisingly, there was no sign of the Williams driver as the race commenced.