The Formula 2 free practice session on Madrid’s street circuit was marked by an accident involving Thai driver Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak. The ART Grand Prix driver struck the wall at Turn 19 of the Madring during the session held on Friday morning (11) and saw his car catch fire shortly after the impact. The driver was unharmed, and the session was later resumed.
The crash occurred with 31 minutes remaining in the session on the Spanish capital circuit. The driver hit the rear of the car against the wall after spinning, and the car immediately caught fire, with Inthraphuvasak able to exit the vehicle without major problems. Until officials arrived at the crash site, the vehicle burned for a little over two minutes.
The activity was halted for just over 27 minutes at Madring until the track was cleared and the drivers could return to the circuit to continue the session. In addition, race control chose to extend the session by a few minutes so the drivers could carry on with their work on the Spanish layout.
From 10:00, the qualifying will take place to determine the starting grid for the weekend’s two races. The Sprint is scheduled for 9:15, while the main race begins at 6:25 on Sunday.
