Fire Breaks Out at Formula E Testing, Day Two Delayed but Motorsport Spirit Remains Unburned

Fire Breaks Out at Formula E Testing, Day Two Delayed but Motorsport Spirit Remains Unburned

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Day two of Formula E testing postponed after garage fire

There was a small explosion in the pit box of battery supplier WAE during Formula E pre-season testing in Valencia. The incident, believed to be caused by a battery, occurred just before 1 pm on Tuesday. The team personnel were quickly evacuated and the area was cordoned off. One person was assessed by medics and taken to the hospital for precautionary checks. The three-hour afternoon session on Tuesday was canceled to ensure the area’s safety, and the remaining test sessions are in doubt. Formula E confirmed that Wednesday’s testing sessions are canceled, and the media day originally scheduled for Thursday will now take place on Wednesday. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the incident, and if confirmed safe, on-track activities will resume on Thursday.

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Source: motorsport

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