Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar has lost control of his car on the formation lap of the Australian Grand Prix, with the French driver sliding into a barrier at turn two and out of the race on Sunday.

Red Bull senior advisor Helmut Marko has commented on Isack Hadjar's emotional reaction to his formation lap crash.

Rookie Isack Hadjar didn't even start his maiden Formula 1 race as he crashed on the formation lap before the Australian Grand Prix, leaving the Red Bull youngster distraught

Lewis Hamilton ’s dad Anthony consoled Isack Hadjar in a heartwarming moment in the paddock after the rookie crashed out in a disastrous start to his F1 career. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony was one of the first to rush to console Isack Hadjar as he bawled following his crash on the formation lap before the Melbourne race

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Lewis Hamilton 's father, Anthony Hamilton, made a touching gesture to a distraught Formula 1 star after their Australian Grand Prix crash. The first race of the season in Melbourne saw three drivers crash before the opening lap was completed, with Carlos Sainz and rookies Isack Hadjar and Jack Doohan making vital mistakes in the wet conditions.

Anthony Hamilton supports rookie Isack Hadjar following his crash during the formation lap at the Australian Grand Prix.

Isack Hadjar crashed on the formation lap of the Australian Grand Prix, and was then consoled by Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony in the paddock after the race was red flagged