A fire has broken out in the Montmeló paddock, specifically in the McLaren hospitality. Firefighters and ambulances have quickly moved to the scene and all the personnel who were inside, including the pilots Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, has been evacuated with maximum speed.
The cause of the fire, which apparently started in the kitchen, is still unknown., and at this time access to the paddock area is cut off, while firefighters continue working to put out the flames. Everything indicates that there have been no major consequences, although some people have been treated for smoke inhalation.
Twelve years ago, the Circuit de Barcelona already experienced a terrifying fire in the Williams team box, where the driver Pastor Maldonado was., who had just won that Spanish Grand Prix. Team founder Sir Frank Williams, now deceased, had to be rescued in his wheelchair engulfed in flames. Several Force India, Williams and Caterham mechanics were taken to the medical center for smoke inhalation, and one of them was even taken to Hebron Valley Hospital for Burns in arms and legs.
2024-06-22 12:15:27
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