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Formula 2 car bursts into flames after crash at Spanish Grand Prix practice
During the Spanish Grand Prix free-practice, Thai driver Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak crashed at turn 19, his Formula 2 car catching fire, but he escaped uninjured.
At about 11:15 on Friday, the first major incident of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend occurred when Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak collided with the barriers at curve 19 during the sole free-practice session. The impact ignited his Formula 2 monoplane, prompting a red-flag period that lasted over 20 minutes. Despite the blaze, the driver was able to exit the vehicle on his own and suffered no injuries.
How this was covered
- Left-leaning outlets covered this 2h later
How this story developed
- Sep 10 Madrid hosts its first Formula 1 Grand Prix, aiming to broaden the city's sports profile
- Sep 11 The steeply banked "La Monumental" turn has been unveiled as part of the inaugural circuit.
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