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Former F1 chief hails heroic pilots after scary mid-air engine failure
Former F1 chief Otmar Szafnauer shared frightening details of an engine failure on his plane and praised the pilots for their heroism in saving the day. Szafnauer, known for his roles at Alpine and Racing Point, left F1 midway through the 2023 season. Despite no injuries, the incident led Szafnauer to commend the pilots for their expert handling of the situation. He posted a selfie with the pilots on Instagram, expressing gratitude for their professionalism. Szafnauer’s F1 journey includes stints at BAR, Honda, Force India, Racing Point (which became Aston Martin), and a brief spell at Alpine. His future plans include potential involvement with a new 12th team in F1, facilitated by serious financiers and a car manufacturer partner.
