WATCH: Albon's engine cover flies off in Canadian GP Qualifying

Alex Albon caused a red flag during Canadian Grand Prix Qualifying when the engine cover of his Williams dramatically detached and flew off his car. The incident occurred as Albon was on a flying lap, heading down the back straight in Q1, leading to debris being scattered across the track. The session was momentarily halted with several minutes remaining, allowing marshals to clear the circuit. Despite the dramatic malfunction, Albon remarkably managed to progress through to Q2 once qualifying resumed. However, his teammate Carlos Sainz faced a different fate, missing the cut after an apparent impeding incident involving Isack Hadjar on his final run, an event scheduled for post-session investigation. The sight of the engine cover ripping away was one of the most striking moments of the qualifying session, highlighting the extreme forces at play in Formula 1 and Williams' ongoing battle with reliability. Albon's ability to recover and advance was a testament to his composure amidst the chaos.