F1 News: Miami Grand Prix Circuit Mourning Fatal Crash
A fatal accident occurred on a freeway over the Miami International Autodrome when a Dodge coupe, travelling at excessive speed, lost control and crashed into a concrete barrier.
Reports indicate that the driver lost control of a Dodge coupe while exiting the Turnpike, colliding with a concrete barrier. The impact's intensity caused the vehicle to go over the wall and roll down the embankment, reaching the area where the Miami F1 track is located.
Key Takeaways:
- A fatal accident occurred as the driver lost control of a Dodge coupe, resulting in a collision with a concrete barrier and subsequent ejection from the vehicle.
- The incident took place around 1:45 PM on a freeway over the track, with excessive speed causing the car to hit the bridge wall and land on the F1 track at Turn 16.
- The Miami International Autodrome, added to the F1 calendar in 2022, has seen both races won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen. Formula 1 is expanding its presence in the United States, with the introduction of the Las Vegas street circuit and considerations for a street circuit in New York, though local discontent raises uncertainty.
As per the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at approximately 1:45 PM as the coupe was traversing the freeway over the track. Due to excessive speed, the vehicle collided with the bridge wall and was catapulted onto the track at Turn 16.
Tragically, the driver of the car did not survive the crash and succumbed to injuries after being ejected from the vehicle. The rescue crew and firefighters pronounced him dead at the scene.
The Miami International Autodrome was added to the F1 calendar in 2022- America's second Formula 1 circuit after the Circuit of The Americas at Austin. It also marks the country's first street circuit that goes around the Hard Rock Stadium and unsurprisingly, both F1 races to date have been won by Red Bull driver Max Verstappen.
Formula 1 is aiming to include additional tracks from the United States on its calendar, with the latest addition being the Las Vegas street circuit. This circuit hosted its inaugural race in November last year, featuring all the glitz and glamour the city is renowned for.
Currently, Formula 1 owner Liberty Media is rumoured to be considering the prospect of introducing a street circuit in vibrant New York. However, given the discontent among residents regarding the inclusion of Las Vegas, the smooth integration of New York into the sport remains uncertain.
