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Marcus Ericsson was stalled in a blindspot for a minute and a half without IndyCar initiating a caution at Laguna Seca. We explain what happened in a scary incident
The delay in addressing Marcus Ericsson’s stalled car at Laguna Seca, facing the wrong way in a blind spot, was described as insane, absurd, and ridiculous by commentators.
It took IndyCar a minute and a half to throw a full course caution after Ericsson’s spin, despite local yellows being displayed initially.
The incident caused uproar among Fox’s TV commentators and viewers, with footage showing the dangerous positioning of Ericsson’s car.
IndyCar seemed hesitant to call a full course caution due to the possibility of Ericsson restarting his car with the new hybrid unit technology.
Ericsson’s tweet post-race highlighted the potentially catastrophic situation he faced sitting in a blind spot for several laps.
Overall, the incident raised concerns about safety protocols and the efficiency of response during races.
