Lewis Hamilton has crashed his brand new Mercedes W05 after it suffered an apparent front wing failure on Day One.
Putting in the laps at the Jerez circuit on the opening day of pre-season testing, Hamilton posted a 1:27.621 to lead the way.
However, minutes later disaster struck.
The Brit crashed into the barriers at Turn 1, causing a fair bit of damage to his W05.
"A car failure for Lewis put him off at Turn One," tweeted Mercedes.
The team later confirmed that it was a front wing failure.
"We can confirm a front wing failure on car 44," said the team. "The reason is now being investigated."
Hamilton was unhurt.
Jerez test Day One timesheet @ 2.14pm UK time
1. Hamilton, Mercedes, 1:27.820, 18 laps;
2. Raikkonen - Ferrari, 1:29.474, 11 laps;
3. Vergne, Toro Rosso, 1:36.530, 14 laps;
4. Gutierrez, Sauber, 1:42.257, 7 laps;
5. Perez, Force India, No time, 1 lap;
6. Ericsson, No time, 1 lap; No other drivers have completed laps so far;
Lewis Hamilton crashes heavily into the barriers; Red Bull still yet to appear; McLaren unlikely to run today
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