Mexican GP red-flagged after big crash leaves barriers heavily damaged

Bottas suffered a sudden failure of his left-side suspension under braking for Turn 1, sending his Cadillac into the barriers at high speed. With the Finn unable to slow the car sufficiently before the impact, the crash caused extensive damage to both the vehicle and the barriers.

The Finn remained inside the cockpit for several minutes following the accident, raising concerns about his condition. Bottas eventually managed to climb out of the car unaided, while Cadillac later confirmed that the 37-year-old was responsive over the team radio and was taken to the Medical Centre for further assessments as a precaution.

Marshals are currently recovering the Cadillac, while the damage to the barriers will also need to be addressed before racing can resume. The extent of the repairs required remains unclear, meaning there is currently no confirmed indication of when the Grand Prix will restart.

The red flag also has significant strategic implications for the remaining drivers. Under the regulations, teams are permitted to change tyres during the suspension without losing track position, potentially allowing drivers to complete a tyre change without making an additional pit stop.

There is also the possibility of a standing start when the race resumes, which could provide another opportunity for position changes. However, race control has yet to confirm the restart procedure.

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