Explosion and fire in Williams garage

[calvins48]

Seven F1 staff members remained in Barcelona hospitals overnight following the fire which broke out in the Williams garage in the wake of their victory in the Spanish GP.

An electrical fault with the fuel rig is believed to be the cause of a fire that rapidly engulfed the garage and enveloped the pitlane in a thick black cloud of smoke.

In a statement released late on Sunday night, the Williams team reported:

"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.

"The Williams F1 Team would like to thank all of the teams and the FIA for their support in today's incident."

In a statement of their own, the FIA, F1's governing body confirmed that 31 team members were seen by circuit medical centre staff, the majority for smoke inhalation, and 24 released.

The remaining seven have been transferred to local hospitals where they continue to receive treatment.

[geetface9]

Maybe frank was so ecstatic he was able to stand up on his own, and somebody sh@t fire when they saw it!! And NOPE, it's never too soon

[FormulaTom]

Good to hear that everyone was okay.

Really great to see Williams back in form!

[geetface9]

Just found this vid

[acosmichippo]

It's likely that whatever exploded on Senna's car was due to the incident with Schumacher.

So....the headlines for Williams' fire tomorrow should be? "Schumacher's wrath"?

Revenge is a dish best served... on fire.

[geetface9]

It's likely that whatever exploded on Senna's car was due to the incident with Schumacher.

So....the headlines for Williams' fire tomorrow should be? "Schumacher's wrath"?

Revenge is a dish best served... on fire.

Or maybe hamilton was jealous cuz he thinks it should have been his pole position and win I'm sure that's how the stewards will see it

[acosmichippo]

either way, the point still stands.

[calvins48]

Just found this vid

That's the one I mentioned I was looking for yesterday.

[madbrad]

Yeah good point why weren't there sprinklers? I mean maybe there were and they were just overwhelmed but looks like not. I don't think you can build a building without them here.

[yamashek]

bernie banned the video

[yamashek]

here it is again:

[geetface9]

I like how the guy holding the camera was like " this, I'm out!!" While the guys he was recording were still standing there haha

[andrew]

It's likely that whatever exploded on Senna's car was due to the incident with Schumacher.

So....the headlines for Williams' fire tomorrow should be? "Schumacher's wrath"?

Revenge is a dish best served... on fire.

Reports today were saying it was a faulty fuel rig that went pop rather than something damaged in Senna's car so Schumacher is in the clear.

[madbrad]

Since they don't need the rig during the race, maybe they should be kept out back or even emptied and/or taken away once the race starts? Is it not silly to be indoors? I'm sure we don't know the ins and outs of it so it's silly of me to criticize, but just in case the didn't think of it... you never know.

[acosmichippo]

We've also yet to hear, with certainty, what exploded.