Drama at Azerbaijan GP: Albon Throws Cooling Fan from Car Amidst Chaos

During the Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying, Williams' Alex Albon threw an airbox cooling fan from his car. The incident occurred when Albon was on a crucial lap and resulted in a 5,000 euro fine for the team. Albon's teammate Franco Colapinto, a rookie, achieved a significant milestone.

In a surprising turn of events at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying, Williams' driver Alex Albon tossed an airbox cooling fan out of his cockpit. The unusual move occurred during his final flying lap, as the team had mistakenly left the device attached.

Albon, starting 10th on the grid, managed to manually remove and discard the fan, allowing the session to proceed without further interruption—a decision later acknowledged by race stewards, who fined Williams 5,000 euros for the incident. Rookie teammate Franco Colapinto, who placed ninth, celebrated his first Q3 appearance as a 'dream come true.'

Despite the setback, Albon showed no frustration towards his team, while Ferrari's Carlos Sainz praised both Albon and Colapinto for their efforts, highlighting the progress at Williams. The episode emphasized the unpredictable nature of Formula One racing.

(With inputs from agencies.)