Did the eventual winner of the Australian Grand Prix George Russell, jump the start at the Formula 1 season opener? This claim has stirred up social media after onboard footage circulated online, but how true are the allegations?
The fact is that when the light sequence began to signal the start of the Melbourne race, Russell on pole position in his Mercedes W17 rolls slightly forward. This is shown by the footage from his onboard camera: the front wheels move. However, when the signal to start appears – the five red lights that go out simultaneously – Russell is once again completely stationary and begins the race from a standstill.
