Palmer's season starts with brake failure and retirement

By The Newsroom

Published 30th Mar 2017, 12:30 BST

Updated 9th May 2017, 19:08 BST

Jolyon Palmer (GBR) Renault Sport F1 Team RS17.
Australian Grand Prix, Saturday 25th March 2017. Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia. — Jolyon Palmer (GBR) Renault Sport F1 Team RS17. Australian Grand Prix, Saturday 25th March 2017. Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia.

Jolyon Palmer's Formula One season got off to a dismal start as he was forced to retire from the Australian Grand Prix.

The Southwater driver had made a strong start from 19th on the grid, making four positions on the first lap.

But his Renault Sport car then suffered an intermittent brake issue which led to his retirement from the race on lap 15. His team-mate Nico Hülkenberg finished just shy of the points in 11th at Albert Park.