News Details
First practice red flagged after Magnussen fire
– Friday's first practice session for the Malaysian Grand Prix was red flagged after Kevin Magnussen's car caught fire in the pit lane and mechanics struggled to put it out.Magnussen was returning from an exploratory lap when the fire started, which prompted a mad rush to get the Dane out of the car safely and then extinguish the flames.As fuel seemingly leaked out of the engine cover, mechanics fitted a pipe in a bid to drain it, but the car repeatedly set alight, creating a scary scenario for those involved.Although dramatic, no injuries have been reported.Mechanics eventually got on top of the situation and the session got back under way just before the half-hour mark, some 15...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Divorce, fire & 22-hour days... the reality of life in...
The life of those in the Formula 1 circus can certainly appear glamorous....
9y ago from BBC.co.uk
Magnussen fire halts FP1 in Malaysia
XPB Images
FP1 at the Malaysian Grand Prix was halted as a...
9y ago from F1i.com
Malaysia practice halted due to Magnussen fire
A bizarre fire on Kevin Magnussen’s Renault in the pitlane forced...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Five classic Malaysian Grand Prix races
There is a general assumption that the Malaysian Grand Prix is one of the...
9y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez to miss Australia, Malaysia MotoGP races...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez sidelined for next two MotoGP rounds with...
Marc Marquez will miss the next two MotoGP rounds in Australia and...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Why Francesco Bagnaia needs a different kind of help...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Luca Marini says Raul Fernandez clash cost both riders...
Honda rider Luca Marini believes his clash with Trackhouse’s Raul...
7h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IMSA’s AO Racing considering expansion, possibly...
AO Racing, one of the more popular teams racing in IMSA currently, is...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Five IndyCar teams jump start offseason testing at...
Five different IndyCar teams completed a test at Mid-Ohio Sports Car...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mick Schumacher to make IndyCar test debut with Rahal...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Mick Schumacher set for IndyCar test with RLL
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that it will bring in Mick...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai WRT on the attack
Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team is not taking their 2025 drubbing at...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Hyundai call set to boost Ott Tanak’s WRC title...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Mandated rest periods at WRC rallies to face FIA vote
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
WRC swaps Sardinia for Rome as home of Rally Italy...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Rio Ferdinand makes stance clear when asked who is...
Rio Ferdinand was asked to choose whether Arsenal star Declan Rice or...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
“Big clubs will be knocking on the door” - Arsenal...
Former Barcelona midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has issued a warning to...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsecast Extra Episode 661 – 06.10.2025
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and...
4h ago from Arseblog.com
Who have been your club's best Premier League signings...
Sky Sports is asking the big question this week: who have been your...
6h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
Martin Brundle issues public apology after major blunder...
Sky Sports F1 legend Martin Brundle has issued an... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Patrese: Horner and Jos Verstappen can be friends for...
Riccardo Patrese believes Christian Horner and... Read More »
34m ago from GrandPrix247.com
Lewis Hamilton finally reveals REAL reason why he left...
F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has revealed the... Read More »
9h ago from GPFans.com
