2012 Spanish Grand Prix Recap
#14
05-13-2012 | 02:25 PM
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Article from F1 website:
Garage fire mars Williams’ post-race celebrations
Williams’ celebrations of Pastor Maldonado’s Spanish Grand Prix victory have been cut dramatically short after a fire broke out in the team’s garage shortly after the race, engulfing the Barcelona pit lane in thick smoke.
Mechanics from various teams took immediate action to extinguish the flames and emergency services arrived soon after. There are no immediate reports of any serious injuries, though some Caterham, Force India and Williams personnel have been taken to the medical centre.
Whilst Force India revealed one team member was being treated for smoke inhalation, Caterham released a statement confirming a number of their personnel were being treated.
"Caterham F1 Team was involved in a fire that started in the Williams F1 Team's garage after the end of the Spanish Grand Prix," said the press release. "All the team's employees have been accounted for and four people have been taken to the circuit medical centre for examination; one with a minor hand injury and three with respiratory issues."
Williams tester Valtteri Bottas told UK F1 broadcasters Sky that there had been some kind of explosion in the back of the garage while Sir Frank Williams was giving a victory speech to the team.
There was extensive damage to the Williams equipment in the garage, which contained Bruno Senna's car, the Brazilian having retired early from the race after a collision with Mercedes' Michael Schumacher.
With the fire safely extinguished, police cordoned off the affected area of the pit lane.
And now pair of videos:
Fire Distrupts Williams' Celebrations: Sky Sports F1 2012 - Round 5: Spanish GP - YouTube
Fire In Williams Garage Sours Maldonado Victory: BBC F1 2012 - Round 5: Spanish GP - YouTube
Garage fire mars Williams’ post-race celebrations
Williams’ celebrations of Pastor Maldonado’s Spanish Grand Prix victory have been cut dramatically short after a fire broke out in the team’s garage shortly after the race, engulfing the Barcelona pit lane in thick smoke.
Mechanics from various teams took immediate action to extinguish the flames and emergency services arrived soon after. There are no immediate reports of any serious injuries, though some Caterham, Force India and Williams personnel have been taken to the medical centre.
Whilst Force India revealed one team member was being treated for smoke inhalation, Caterham released a statement confirming a number of their personnel were being treated.
"Caterham F1 Team was involved in a fire that started in the Williams F1 Team's garage after the end of the Spanish Grand Prix," said the press release. "All the team's employees have been accounted for and four people have been taken to the circuit medical centre for examination; one with a minor hand injury and three with respiratory issues."
Williams tester Valtteri Bottas told UK F1 broadcasters Sky that there had been some kind of explosion in the back of the garage while Sir Frank Williams was giving a victory speech to the team.
There was extensive damage to the Williams equipment in the garage, which contained Bruno Senna's car, the Brazilian having retired early from the race after a collision with Mercedes' Michael Schumacher.
With the fire safely extinguished, police cordoned off the affected area of the pit lane.
And now pair of videos:
Fire Distrupts Williams' Celebrations: Sky Sports F1 2012 - Round 5: Spanish GP - YouTube
Fire In Williams Garage Sours Maldonado Victory: BBC F1 2012 - Round 5: Spanish GP - YouTube
Last edited by Amzamus; 05-13-2012 at 02:38 PM.
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05-13-2012 | 04:37 PM
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While the fire sucks, it is great to see how well the members of all different teams reacted to this. Everyone showed up instantly to help extinguish it. Even though the fighting is hard on the track, off the track the F1 community is just a big family which takes care of its members when help is needed.
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05-13-2012 | 04:58 PM
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Serious fire in Williams pit after race - F1 Fanatic
Statement from Williams:
After today’s Spanish Grand Prix a fire occurred in the team’s garage which originated from the fuel area.
Four team personnel were injured in the incident and subsequently taken to the medical centre. Three are now receiving treatment at local hospitals for their injuries, while the fourth has been released. The team will monitor their condition and ensure they receive the best possible care.
The team, the fire services and the police are working together to determine the root cause of the fire and an update statement will be released in due course.
The Williams F1 Team would like to thank all of the teams and the FIA for their support in today’s incident.
Statement from Williams:
After today’s Spanish Grand Prix a fire occurred in the team’s garage which originated from the fuel area.
Four team personnel were injured in the incident and subsequently taken to the medical centre. Three are now receiving treatment at local hospitals for their injuries, while the fourth has been released. The team will monitor their condition and ensure they receive the best possible care.
The team, the fire services and the police are working together to determine the root cause of the fire and an update statement will be released in due course.
The Williams F1 Team would like to thank all of the teams and the FIA for their support in today’s incident.