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Pascal Wehrlein suffered one of the biggest crashes in Formula E history a year ago in São Paulo, where the new season begins this weekend.
After his terrifying crash in last season’s Formula E São Paulo E-Prix, Pascal Wehrlein contacted Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies to thank him for saving his life. Wehrlein’s helmet made slight contact with the wall during the crash, which caused him to flip upside down, but he escaped relatively unharmed with some minor injuries. His injuries, however, prevented him from attending the 2024 FIA Awards gala as the world champion. Wehrlein and Mekies have a history working together at Ferrari, where Mekies was a key figure behind the introduction of the halo safety system. Wehrlein expressed his gratitude to Mekies for the halo, stating that it not only saved many lives but also saved his own. Their relationship remains strong, with Mekies recently sending Wehrlein a supportive voice message after their viral interaction regarding the crash.
