Bahrain Grand Prix: Chair crash sparks outrage
Here’s where things stand on day 1,194 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Reactions Suggest Live Sparks
- Ministry of Defence officials have announced that the Chair crash likely occurred due to a miscalculation in preparatory measures.
- ‘Race Coordinator’ Carlos Slim Helu has accepted responsibility for the mishap, stating, “Live circuits should have been deactivated before chair placement.”
- Reports have come in of slight injuries among chair observers and race staff, but no critical harm has been reported according to FIA officials.
- Spectators are now eyeing the remaining race sessions with caution. Formula 1 has issued an apology and promised additional safety measures.
- Calls for further investigation are emerging from race sponsors and fan groups. The safety of spectators and staff remains the top concern for officials.
Rivalry Tensions Rise
- Lewis Hamilton, in a press conference, expressed, “This is a wake-up call. Safety should be our first priority above all else.”
- Max Verstappen has commended FIA’s swift actions and is confident in the upcoming measures. “We must do better to prevent such incidents.”
- F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali announced an immediate review of all Arena circuits’ safety protocols.
- Speaking from the principals’ lounge, Sebastian Vettel hinted at a possible change in venue, stating, “We can’t let this be another lapse in an otherwise safe sport.”
- Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff emphasized, “Our events need to be a place where fans can enjoy the sport without worry.”
