F1 wheels explode off car!

[Breaker]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8624276.stm



Like the way the driver tries to still steer out of it!! :wink:

 

[pvr]

The result of outsourcing

My guess would be that the bolts just sheered off (or missing too many).

 

[gannet]

new suspension parts failed - result of lacking of testing - oh wait they aren't allowed to do that :thumbsdown:

Toro Rosso said the crash had been caused by a failure of the front-right upright, which caused an immediate failure of the same part on the left.

A team spokesman said: "Buemi's incident in FP1 was caused by the failure of the front-right upright. Both cars had been fitted with new uprights for this race. They had not been used previously.

Sebastien Buemi escapes 200mph crash unhurt in Shanghai

 

[powerontap]

Can't watch the video, it says; available to UK only! :?

 

[mcbeee]

Can't watch the video, it says; available to UK only! :?

I might look on the F1 site later for it.

 

[a11y]

Just watched the video

Absolute class him trying to steer while there's no front wheels attached

 

[gannet]

Just watched the video

Absolute class him trying to steer while there's no front wheels attached

Yeah I noticed that too

guess it is instinctive for them...

 

[mcbeee]

I found a copy of the vid for non UK folks

http://ballhype.com/video/sebastien-buemi-crash-free-practice-china/

 

[powerontap]

I found a copy of the vid for non UK folks

http://ballhype.com/video/sebastien-buemi-crash-free-practice-china/

Thanks mcbeee, that was pretty incredible!

 

[Anonymous]

Gutted :lol:

Joe.

 

[Mafoo]

I know that quick release of wheels is key to a good F1 pit but this is rediculous !!!!!!