Andy_Bangle Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Press Release 2012 Spanish Grand Prix 13/05/2012 Montmelo, May 13th - The FIA can confirm that a fire broke out in the Williams garage after the conclusion of the Spanish Grand Prix. The flames were quickly brought under control through the combined intervention of staff from Williams, Caterham and Force India, supported by the circuit fire services. Thirty-one team members were seen by Circuit Medical Centre staff and all have been released, with the exception of seven who were transferred to a variety of local hospitals where they are receiving treatment. The FIA is collaborating closely with the Spanish authorities investigating this incident and will be providing a further update as soon as more information becomes available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 That last pic is worrying. Surely you protect people over everything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 That's what they are doing isn't it? Unless that person they are dragging out is some kind of robot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Tiz true! My perception of the pictures was that people were putting themselves at risk trying to save things. I hope I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Some say the reason behind the lights above senna's car not failing, and his name being so clear despite the fire, is Ayrton Senna Ghost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Man Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Tiz true!My perception of the pictures was that people were putting themselves at risk trying to save things. I hope I'm wrong. The sky camera man was dragging a Williams team member from the garage...I seem to recall Ted saying he thought the guy being dragged from the garage had suffered minor burns to his legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Tiz true!My perception of the pictures was that people were putting themselves at risk trying to save things. I hope I'm wrong. At one point there was a very real risk the fire would take and jump to another garage, which is why all the other teams helped to put the flames out. Apparently the person still in hospital has approx 40% burns so not in a great condition to say the least he was close to the initial explosion. The FIA could end up reviewing who is allowed into the pit lane and behind the garages in future post race. Because when they are loading the trucks up they are in a vulnerable position from a safety prospective, hopefully everyone will learn form the incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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