GEORGE RUSSELL begged for a red flag immediately after his 100mph crash at the Australian Grand Prix.

The British star, 26, was involved in a frightening smash between turns six and seven as he battled with Fernando Alonso.

George Russell went hurtling into the barrier during the final lap
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George Russell went hurtling into the barrier during the final lapCredit: AFP

The Brit's car was left balancing on its side
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The Brit’s car was left balancing on its sideCredit: AFP

Russell, 26, endured a tough weekend
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Russell, 26, endured a tough weekendCredit: Alamy

Russell’s Mercedes was left balancing on its side after hitting the barriers with force.

With his car in the middle of the track, the Silver Arrows star was desperate for proceedings to be halted so that he wouldn’t be hit.

Straight after coming to a stop, Russell worriedly bellowed down his team radio: “Red flag, red flag, I’m in the middle of the track, red flag, red flag. Red, red, red, red, red.

“I’m in the middle. Red. F***. Why so long?”