- 11 May 08, 16:38#43127From autosport.com:
FIA to investigate Turkey security
By Jonathan Noble Sunday, May 11th 2008, 11:52 GMT
Formula One race director Charlie Whiting is to submit a report to the FIA about track security at the Turkish Grand Prix following the dog incident that marred the GP2 sprint race on Sunday morning.
Bruno Senna was forced out of the race while in a strong sixth place when he hit a stray dog that had run onto the circuit. The incident ripped off his front wing and right front suspension, and he was lucky not to suffer a more serious accident.
With a second dog on the track prompting the safety car to be called out, Whiting ordered a increase of security measures ahead of this afternoon's Formula One race to ensure there was no repeat incident.
In a statement issued by the FIA shortly before the start of the Istanbul event, Whiting said: "Following a breach of Article 30.16 of the 2008 GP2 Sporting Regulations, which involved dogs on the track during the GP2 Race 2 today, I have formally reminded the Clerk of the Course and the organiser of their responsibilities, and how seriously the FIA view this incident.
"As a result I have given instructions that all external gates to the circuit must be checked and secured, that prior to the F1 race this afternoon the appropriate authorities will check all parts of the circuit to remove any other animals. Finally all internal access points to the track will be closed and monitored during the F1 race.
"Finally, given the seriousness of the matter a formal report will be submitted to the FIA."
Article 30.16 of the GP2 Sporting Regulations is understood to state: "Animals, except those which may have been expressly authorised by the FIA for use by security services, are forbidden on the track, in the pit lane, in the paddock or in any spectator area."
Ayrton Senna: WDC 1988,
1989, 1990, 1991
McLaren: WCC 1974, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1998,
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