George Russell crashed on the final lap of the Australian Grand Prix, slamming into the wall at turn seven.
The impact was severe, causing his car to jolt back into the middle of the track, compromising his safety.
What happened?
Russell was fighting Fernando Alonso for sixth place when he lost control of his Mercedes.
He pleaded for a red flag, but race control issued a virtual safety car instead.
Why it matters for George Russell
The incident has sparked controversy, with fans on social media stunned that Russell's pleas were left unanswered.
Russell walked away unscathed, but was clearly infuriated by the incident.
He told Sky Sports that he was half a second behind Alonso before the corner, but Alonso suddenly slowed down.
What comes next?
Alonso has been called to the stewards, with Russell intrigued to see what they have to say.
Russell stopped short of explicitly pinning the blame on Alonso, saying he needs to see everything first.
The incident occurred on Sunday, with Russell's car tipped on its side as he clung onto his seat.
He desperately tried to find the radio button on his steering wheel to beg with race control.
Russell's pleas were ignored, leaving him helpless in the middle of the track.
The corresponding footage shows Russell's desperate attempts to get the attention of race control.
He can be heard saying "Red flag, red flag, red flag! I'm in the middle of the track".
Russell's crash has raised questions about the safety of the track and the decision-making of race control.
The virtual safety car was issued, but many feel that a red flag was necessary to ensure Russell's safety.
The incident has sparked a heated debate, with many calling for greater safety measures to be put in place.
Russell's team, Mercedes, will be looking to bounce back from the incident, with the next race just around the corner.
The Australian Grand Prix was a thrilling event, with many twists and turns throughout the race.
But the incident involving Russell has overshadowed the rest of the race, with many left wondering what could have been done differently.