28-03-2019, 01:53 PM
Williams rookie George Russell was only able to see the start lights on his Formula 1 debut by looking at a reflection from windows by the side of the track.
After complaints following the Australian Grand Prix that the higher 2019 rear wings blocked some drivers' view of the start lights.
Russell, who started at the back of the grid in Melbourne, said it caused him to have a "terrible" start.
"I pulled up onto the grid, looked up and realised I couldn't see anything and I kind of shat my pants," he admitted.
"I was looking all around and I ended up seeing the lights through the reflection of the Paddock Club [F1 hospitality] windows.
After complaints following the Australian Grand Prix that the higher 2019 rear wings blocked some drivers' view of the start lights.
Russell, who started at the back of the grid in Melbourne, said it caused him to have a "terrible" start.
"I pulled up onto the grid, looked up and realised I couldn't see anything and I kind of shat my pants," he admitted.
"I was looking all around and I ended up seeing the lights through the reflection of the Paddock Club [F1 hospitality] windows.
"When a man holds you round the throat, I don't think he has come to apologise"
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