P1racenews AI automatic summary:
On lap 84 of Sunday’s Detroit Grand Prix, Louis Foster was involved in a scary crash at top speed. The rookie’s suspension failed as he hit the brakes at the end of the track’s longest straight, and was sent spinning out of control. He collected Felix Rosenqvist and both were sent slamming into the trackside […]
On lap 84 of Sunday’s Detroit Grand Prix, Louis Foster was involved in a scary crash at top speed when his suspension failed.
The rookie’s suspension issue caused him to lose control and collect Felix Rosenqvist before slamming into the tire barriers.
Foster shared on social media that a single bolt failure was believed to have caused the incident.
Fortunately, both drivers walked away with just a few bruises, thanks to the emphasis on driver safety in IndyCar.
Despite the unfortunate outcome, Foster expressed gratitude for the support and acknowledged the risks that come with racing.
Complete suspension failures like this are rare but can have severe consequences, especially on street courses with unforgiving barriers.
