P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Shanghai F1 grass fire mystery remains; emergency team on standby
The FIA launched a thorough investigation on Friday night due to two fires in the same spot at Turn 7 causing disruptions on the first day of track activity. The fires first appeared during the morning practice of the Chinese Grand Prix and later ignited again towards the end of the sprint qualifying session. Despite no firm conclusions, it is suspected that flying sparks from F1 cars are igniting the grass, but the exact cause of the frequent fires remains unknown. The Shanghai circuit’s location on a swamp raises concerns about possible gas build-up, although FIA inspections have not provided clear evidence of this. In response, the FIA has implemented additional safety measures, including watering down the grass and having a fire team on standby, to prevent further incidents during the following track activities.
