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George Russell in Surprise F1 Disappearance: “He Was on the Ground Clinching His Stomach”
In a bizarre and unexpected moment during a recent Formula 1 race weekend, George Russell was left stunned by the sudden disappearance of a fellow driver — an incident that added an unexpected twist to the paddock drama. The Mercedes driver recounted the scene, describing how he saw the individual “on the ground clinching his stomach,” just moments before they seemingly vanished from view.
The incident occurred during the buildup to a practice session, where team members and drivers were moving through the garage area. Russell, making his way to a team briefing, noticed commotion nearby and looked over to see a fellow driver — whose identity has not been officially confirmed — doubled over in apparent discomfort.
“I just saw him go down, holding his stomach like he was in real pain,” Russell explained in a post-session interview. “Then a few of the medics rushed over, and within a few minutes, he was just gone. None of us really knew what had happened.”
Speculation quickly spread through the paddock, with some suggesting food poisoning or heat exhaustion, while others hinted at a more serious underlying medical issue. The FIA has yet to release a full statement, but confirmed that the driver in question was treated by medical personnel and removed from the paddock as a precaution.
Russell’s surprise echoed the general mood around the circuit. “You don’t expect things like that to happen here,” he said. “It was a bit of a shock, honestly.”
Though the mystery driver’s condition is said to be stable, the unusual nature of the incident has stirred discussion throughout the F1 community. Fans and teams alike await further updates, hoping for a swift recovery — and some clarity — regarding the strange disappearance.
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