Title race lead to change hands? Piastri - Russell incident under investigation

During FP2 following Alexander Albon's crash, Oscar Piastri was making his way back to the pits when a bizarre moment took place.

As he turned into the McLaren pitbox, he realised it was not his crew welcoming him into the garage.

The Australian driver then veered left, unexpectedly so.

Behind him however, there was an incoming George Russell, and what ensued was a scruffy pitlane near-crash that nearly took both drivers out.

Russell tried to take evasive action, locking up and turning away from Piastri's MCL39, narrowly missing what would've been yet another session neutralisation.

During the session it was announced the incident between both drivers had been noted by race officials. Now, in a last minute development, the Stewards have announced they will indeed investigate the near-collision.