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WATCH: Disaster narrowly avoided after safety car enters track in Russian F4 race
A potential disaster was narrowly avoided during a Russian Formula 4 race when a safety car unexpectedly entered the track and came to a stop in front of approaching cars. This shocking incident took place at the Moscow Raceway during the final race of the opening round of the Russian SMP F4 Series.
The safety car’s sudden appearance caught the race leaders off guard, with the race leader having to brake suddenly to avoid a collision, causing chaos as cars behind tried to react quickly to the dangerous situation.
Despite the lack of warning signals from the marshals, drivers managed to navigate around the stopped safety car without any major injuries. The incident quickly gained attention on social media, leading to calls for a thorough investigation into the dangerous near-miss.
Fortunately, all drivers involved in the incident were unharmed, and the championship will continue with the 2024 F1 Academy drivers’ champion Abbi Pulling highlighting the importance of proper protocol in such situations to prevent future mishaps. The next racing action will see F1 returning to the Canadian Grand Prix scheduled for 22-24 May.
