The Formula 2 sprint race began with chaos as Oliver Goethe and Zak O’Sullivan collided, leading to a major crash. “What the f*ck. I’ve been hit,” Goethe yelled on the team radio, causing an immediate yellow flag and safety car deployment at Monza.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli wasn’t spared either; his tire burst, forcing him to pit for a replacement. This setback pushed him to the back of the pack during the safety car period.
Chaos at Monza
O’Sullivan’s troubles didn’t end there. He was later found to have made a false start, adding insult to injury for Goethe, whose crash he had caused. The race resumed with Pepe Marti taking the lead on Lap 4.
LIGHTS OUT!
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Racing in Monza kicked off with a bang as Oliver Goethe’s debut ended prematurely after contact with Zak O’Sullivan. Home favorite Kimi Antonelli also got tangled in the mess, losing his front wing in the process.
Fans might think this news is both thrilling and disappointing.
LIGHTS OUT! ⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️
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We're racing in Monza and there's contact in the midfield as Oliver Goethe's debut ends quicker than he would have hoped after contact with Zak O'Sullivan 😥
Home hero Kimi Antonelli is also caught up in the action and loses his front wing… pic.twitter.com/YqRQu0Wg6n
— Formula 2 (@Formula2) August 31, 2024
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