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McLaren’s preparation for the Spanish Grand Prix was disrupted by a fire in its hospitality unit on Saturday ahead of FP3 that resulted in one team member being taken to hospital. A suspected elect…
McLaren’s preparation for the Spanish Grand Prix was disrupted by a fire in its hospitality unit before the final practice session, leading to the evacuation of everyone inside as a team member was taken to the hospital.
Pirelli motorsport boss Mario Isola, among others, rushed to assist with fire extinguishers until the fire services arrived, while the operational side of the race team remained largely unaffected and was able to participate in final practice.
The fire was eventually extinguished after being investigated, and McLaren issued a statement thanking emergency services, marshals, Formula 1, the FIA, and competitors for their swift response and support during the incident.
Despite the disruption, the team managed to retrieve their race suits quickly and all McLaren personnel and guests were accounted for following the evacuation.
McLaren expressed their gratitude for the assistance received and reassured that the situation was being handled professionally, emphasizing the safety and well-being of their team members and guests.
