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F1 News: Catastrophe Strikes Ahead of Austrian GP as Jetpack Pilot Falls From Sky

A Jetpack Pilot crashed hard on to the asphalt right before the Sprint Race at the Red Bull Ring
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F1 News: Catastrophe Strikes Ahead of Austrian GP as Jetpack Pilot Falls From Sky
F1 News: Catastrophe Strikes Ahead of Austrian GP as Jetpack Pilot Falls From Sky

With fans eagerly waiting for the Sprint Race to begin at the Red Bull Ring in Austria, a pair of jet pack pilots took off to display aerobatic skills. But in a few moments, quite unexpectedly, one of the jetpack pilots crashed on the track.

That is something we don't get to hear every day but in a bizarre turn of events, the mood of the spectators went straight from being exciting to unnerving as the jetpack pilot plummeted from the sky and fell straight onto the track in a matter of seconds.

We suspect that one of his engines failed as he looked down toward his left before dropping altitude and crashing. Sadly, the momentum dragged him for a few meters before coming to a halt. 

The embarrassing and unexpected fall left spectators in awe. Many were concerned about the pilot's safety. Luckily within a few minutes, he stood up on his own.

Spectator's cheered as the pilot walked away from the crash scene. The scene could've gotten uglier but fortunately, the pilot walked away without any serious injuries. 

Meanwhile, fans on Twitter did what they do best. They expressed their opinions through comments and memes. 

One fan resorted to posting a meme on Oscar Piastri's reaction to the incident: 

Another fan commented saying it was "the most interesting thing that happened this weekend."

Here's another hilarious reaction:

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